See how a rare disease, chronic intestinal pseudo obstruction, literally twists Gretchen's stomach in knots.
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Surgery Saved My Life: Gretchen's Condition
See how a rare disease, chronic intestinal pseudo obstruction, literally twists Gretchen's stomach in knots.
Added: Dec 7, 2006
Views: 10808 Views
Runtime: 00:43
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