Anal Fistulas and Abscesses
Hemorrhoids vs. Anal Fistula: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Although similar symptoms may occur, hemorrhoids and fistula are different conditions. An anal fissure is a crack or tear in the anal tissue. A fistula is…
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Anal Incontinence
Clinical practice guidelines for fecal incontinence (ASCRS, 2023)
Guidelines for the evaluation and management of fecal incontinence have been updated since 2007 and published by the American Society of Colorectal Surgeons (ASCRS) in February…
Diverticular Disease
Duodenal diverticulitis after biliopancreatic diversion: a case report Duodenal diverticulitis is a relatively rare finding in patients. Treatment of complications of duodenal diverticulitis includes: 2 weeks ago
Duodenal diverticulitis after biliopancreatic diversion: a case report Duodenal diverticulitis is a relatively rare finding in patients. Treatment of complications of duodenal diverticulitis includes: 2 weeks…
Hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoid embolization | Moffitt
A cluster of small veins is present just beneath the mucous membrane lining the lower rectum and anus. Hemorrhoids develop when these veins become inflamed and…
IBD
Comparing new approaches to treating Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis
Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), including Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC), are conditions that involve inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. in recent years, Treatment options…
Colorectal Cancer
When and how should I get tested for colon cancer?
Colon cancer is the second most deadly cancer after lung cancer. You may be a little confused by recent messages about colon cancer screening, and that’s…
Anorectal Anatomy and Physiology
Rectal prolapse: causes, symptoms and treatment
Rectal prolapse occurs when part of the rectum slips out of the anus. The rectum is the last part of the large intestine and is where…
Appendicitis
Young father dies from brain tumor misdiagnosed as appendicitis
A family has spoken of their grief after a “kind-hearted” young father died from a brain tumor that was initially misdiagnosed as appendicitis. ‘Brave’ Joshua Warner…
Colonic Motility Disorders
Interim results of a study using non-invasive wireless
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., May 9, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — G-Tech Medical, a developer of non-invasive diagnostic solutions for gastrointestinal patients, announced today, May 9, 2023, Mountain…
Anal Cancer
Colon Cancer – Treatment at Mayo Clinic
Colon cancer treatment at Mayo Clinic Why choose Mayo Clinic for colorectal cancer treatment? View transcript For Video Why Choose Mayo Clinic for Colorectal Cancer Treatment?…