At Mon, 22 Jan 2001, Kathleen wrote:
>
>During a recent visit with a surgeon he suggested that a Bakers tube
>might help with abdominal adhesions. It seems a flexible tube is place
>in the small intestine and left in place for 2-6 weeks. During that
>time the adhesions will form but the intestines will not crink or
>collaspe. After a healing time, the tubing is removed from the side
>where it has extended during the healing process. Has anyone had this
>procedure? Any help you can offer would be much appreciated.
>Thanks,
>~Kathleen~