small intestine
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When he finally woke up, in an intensive care unit in Oklahoma City, about 90 miles northeast of Comanche, he learned that surgeons had removed 13 inches of his small intestine during emergency surgery.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
The researchers found that these activated T cells gather in the lining of the small intestine, placing them in an ideal position to respond quickly when damage occurs.
From Science Daily ● May 21, 2026
Duodenal mucosal resurfacing is an investigational endoscopic treatment that uses controlled heat to remove damaged tissue from the inner lining of the duodenum, the first section of the small intestine just below the stomach.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 23, 2026
Explaining how it works, Ghosh said small electrodes placed on the abdomen detected the activity of the muscle of the small intestine.
From BBC ● Mar. 11, 2026
The tumor in the small intestine is harder to measure.
From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr
