New guidelines address treatment of anorectal abscesses, anal fistulas and rectovaginal fistulas
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain The American College of Colorectal Surgeons has issued updated guidelines for physicians, diseases of the colon and rectumdescribes how to treat anal and rectal problems called anorectal abscesses, anal fistulas, and rectovaginal fistulas. The guidelines were developed by a panel of expert colorectal surgeons led by Daniel L. Feingold, MD, of […]
New chronic constipation guidelines focus on treatment options
New practice guidelines aim to help clinicians navigate the increasingly crowded field of over-the-counter and prescription treatment options for chronic idiopathic conditions. constipation For otherwise healthy people. The guidelines published in American Journal of Gastroenterologywas jointly developed by the American College of Gastroenterology and the American College of Gastroenterology. This is the AGA’s first update […]
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 2023. diseases of the colon and rectum. Class I (Strong) recommendations are summarized below. Assessment and risk assessment A thorough medical history will be taken to determine the cause […]
New treatment guidelines for anorectal abscesses, anal fistulas and rectovaginal fistulas published
The American College of Colorectal Surgeons has issued updated guidelines for physicians, diseases of the colon and rectum, How to treat anal and rectal problems called anorectal abscesses, anal fistulas, and rectovaginal fistulas. This journal is published by Wolters Kluwer in his Lippincott portfolio. The guidelines were developed by a panel of expert colorectal surgeons […]