General educational articles for patients and families. A consultation is needed for advice about an individual situation.
CureusA Comparison of laser and fistulotomy in the treatment of intraanal fistulas Background Anal fistulas are a common complication of perianal abscesses. Treatment of anal fistulas…
Postoperative Outcomes of Different Surgical Techniques in Cureus Hirschsprung’s Disease: Literature Review Hirschsprung’s disease (HD) is a rare disease affecting newborns, characterized by the absence of…
People who develop precancerous colon polyps have significant differences in the type and diversity of bacteria in their gut flora compared to healthy people, a new…
Latest updates colorectal cancer (CRC) screening guidance from the American College of Physicians (ACP) has raised concerns among some experts. The clinical guidance for ACP is…
A rare case of diverticulitis with a Cureus colo-appendageal fistula In the United States, diverticulitis is a very common cause of hospitalization and fistula formation is…
New research in October 2023 issue JNCCN-;National Comprehensive Cancer Network Journal In addition to standard systemic therapy, intensive local treatment to remove as much tumor as…
September 16, 2023 John Taylor is a man who fixes things. The 63-year-old has had a long career in maintenance and uses his know-how to help…
Image: © PeopleImages | iStock Research has revealed significant differences in the anatomy of the human intestine, which has major implications for understanding how the digestive…
Although constipation does not cause a fever, some conditions that can cause constipation can. For example, some infections can cause fever and gastrointestinal symptoms. Also, constipation…
It is important to undergo a colonoscopy to test for colorectal cancer. But how often you should get a colonoscopy depends on several different factors. Current…
