During the operation, the surgeon identified a lieno-intestinal adhesion that indicated an abnormal attachment between the spleen and the small intestine.

The patient was rushed to surgery after imaging confirmed an intestinal obstruction.

The surgeon explained that intestinal obstructions were causing severe abdominal pain and required immediate surgery.

During the biopsy, the pathologist observed inflammation around an intestinal gland, suggesting early Crohn's disease.

The biopsy revealed that the intestinal crypt was inflamed, suggesting a localized infection.

The intestinal glands secrete enzymes that help break down nutrients in the small intestine.

During tissue repair, stem cells in the intestinal crypts proliferate to replace damaged epithelial cells.

Researchers measured the concentration of vasoactive intestinal peptides in the blood samples to assess gut-brain signaling.

Researchers measured the effects of vasoactive intestinal peptide on intestinal blood flow during the study.

The veterinarian examined the large intestines of the rescued dog for signs of infection.