ter eating, black stool in the past 2 months, and wasting and fatigue. Physical examination: a 6×5cm mass can be reached under the xiphoid process. The texture is hard and can be pushed, accompanied by light tenderness. The first diagnosis considered is: Ulcer recurrence Postoperative input loop obstruction Output loop obstruction Remnant stomach

ter eating, black stool in the past 2 months, and wasting and fatigue. Physical examination: a 6×5cm mass can be reached under the xiphoid process. The texture is hard and can be pushed, accompanied by light tenderness. The first diagnosis considered is: Ulcer recurrence Postoperative input loop obstruction Output loop obstruction Remnant stomach

Ebk:Nutrition & Diet Therapy

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Chapter17: Foods And Food Consistency For Upper Gi Disorders

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