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 […]
No surgery!Home treatment for hemorrhoids
Advanced Hemorrhoid Centers is a paid sponsor of Sonoran Living What are hemorrhoids?Hemorrhoids are good for you. This is a cushion at the entrance to the anus (where poop comes out). Hemorrhoids help regulate intestinal control. As with healthy veins and varicose veins, when they become dilated or engorged, they can cause problems. Typical symptoms […]
Symptoms, risk factors, and treatment
Different types of colon polyps have different shapes and growth patterns. For example, tubular polyps have a growth pattern that resembles regularly arranged tubes. Villous polyps have a lobular growth pattern, while tubular villous polyps exhibit a combination of both growth patterns. Determining the type of polyp helps your health care provider understand your risk […]
New treatment option for metastatic colorectal cancer extends survival | VUMC Reporter
Written by Tom Wilemon A new treatment is on the horizon for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer who have run out of treatment options. Results of international clinical trials, Posted on June 15th lancetshowed that fruquintinib, a selective targeted therapy, resulted in statistically significant improvements in overall survival and progression-free survival. Median survival for patients […]