The long segment is the most dangerous one, because is when the nerves are missing from the majority or every part of the large intestine. ... Additional, other very important symptom is frequent dehydration, due to the fact that the large intestine is the one that allows liquids to be absorbed from the body nutrients. ... One frequent procedure, is to take out the damaged piece of the intestine and then joining the good intestine very close together to the anus to keep the muscles of the anus in good condition. ... The Ostomy surgery consists of taking away the unhealthy section of the large ...

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