Pancreatitis Pancreatitis, an inflammation of the pancreas, causes abdominal pain and swelling, nausea, and rapid pulse. Hepatitis A Hepatitis A is an inflammation of the liver. Symptoms include fever, fatigue, yellowing of the skin, and more. Hepatitis B Hepatitis B is an inflammation of the liver that may cause fever, fatigue, dark urine, jaundice, and more.
An anastomosis is the connection of two luminal structures, such as an arterial anastomosis used in vascular bypass or a colonic anastomosis used to restore colonic continuity after the resection of colon cancer.
An anastomosis may be performed following a major operation on the bladder. An anastomosis may be performed following a major operation on the esophagus and bile duct. Anastomosis is most commonly used to secure upper and lower sections of the large intestine together after a middle section must be removed. If the sutured area is not properly secured, it can become infected by bacteria.