Enteroenterostomy
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Sep 23, 2025.
Enteroenterostomy is surgery to connect one part of the small intestine to another.
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DISCHARGE INSTRUCTIONS:
Call your local emergency number (911 in the US), or have someone call if:
- You have trouble breathing, chest pain, or you cough up blood.
Seek care immediately if:
- Your arm or leg feels warm, tender, and painful. It may look swollen and red.
- You have severe stomach pain, and your abdomen feels firm or bloated.
- You have a fever higher than 101°F (38.3°C).
- Your stitches or staples come apart.
- Blood soaks through your bandage.
- Your incision site is red, swollen, or draining pus.
Related medications
Call your doctor or surgeon if:
- You are constipated.
- You have nausea or you vomit.
- You have questions or concerns about your condition or care.
Medicines:
You may need any of the following:
- Medicines may be given to treat nausea, upset stomach, or gas or bloating.
- Acetaminophen decreases pain and fever. It is available without a doctor's order. Ask how much to take and how often to take it. Follow directions. Read the labels of all other medicines you are using to see if they also contain acetaminophen, or ask your doctor or pharmacist. Acetaminophen can cause liver damage if not taken correctly.
- NSAIDs , such as ibuprofen, help decrease swelling, pain, and fever. This medicine is available with or without a doctor's order. NSAIDs can cause stomach bleeding or kidney problems in certain people. If you take blood thinner medicine, always ask your healthcare provider if NSAIDs are safe for you. Always read the medicine label and follow directions.
- Take your medicine as directed. Contact your healthcare provider if you think your medicine is not helping or if you have side effects. Tell your provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Keep a list of the medicines, vitamins, and herbs you take. Include the amounts, and when and why you take them. Bring the list or the pill bottles to follow-up visits. Carry your medicine list with you in case of an emergency.
Care for the incision sites as directed:
Wear loose-fitting clothing over the area. Do not get the sites wet until your surgeon says it is okay. When it is okay to bathe, do not scrub the sites. Just let water run over them. Dry the area and put on new, clean bandages as directed. Change your bandages when they get wet or dirty. Do not put powders or lotions over your incision sites. Check the area every day for signs of infection such as swelling, redness, or draining pus.
Follow up with your doctor or surgeon as directed:
You will need to come in to have your incision sites checked. Write down your questions so you remember to ask them during your visits.
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