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Small bowel atresia - After operation


What happens after the operation?

Small amounts of milk are usually started after 2 or 3 days and gradually increased. Most babies are able to go home about 2 weeks after the operation. If the section of bowel above the blockage has become very dilated before birth it may take longer to start working and so some babies need to stay longer.

During this time your baby will need drip feeds (Parenteral Nutrition) through a long line. This line is usually placed in a small vein in an arm or leg and fed through into a large vein.Milk feeds will be slowly introduced and increased, as the baby is able to tolerate them. Once recovery has occurred the baby should be able to feed normally, either by bottle or breast.

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