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Adjectival Hyphens

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"Severe cases can progress to bowel obstruction or volvulus ^1,2. Delayed surgical intervention can lead to perforation-induced peritonitis, electrolyte disturbances, and sepsis ¹. Post-operative complications consist of pelvic abscess, surgical site infection, and anastomotic leaks ¹."

Line 32:233 · Only use medical adjectival hyphens where the letters at the end and start of the compound word are the same, e.g. post-transplant. In this case, don't use the hyphen: 'Post-operative'.

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"Upper GI barium studies can be performed to exclude chronic idiopathic intestinal pseudo-obstruction ²."

Line 24:10 · 'GI' has no definition. Spell it out if it's unfamiliar to the audience.

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