When parts of the small intestine are diseased or die, the treatment can involve surgically removing the affected tissue. Although lifesaving, the procedure—referred to as a radical small bowel ...

Researchers at Washington University have developed a gut-specific drug that protects the liver and improves nutrient ...

USA: Researchers have found in a new study that early identification of an anastomotic leak and prompt, appropriate management can significantly reduce mortality following colon resection.

Vanessa Gomez has newfound reasons to mark Cancer Awareness Month and encourage others to be aware of their bodies and ...

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Inflammation from Crohn’s disease can cause thickening or scar tissue inside your small intestine, which sometimes leads to narrow areas called strictures. A strictureplasty for Crohn’s disease is a ...

We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact customerservice@slackinc.com. Return of gut function was similar between those ...

Predictors of response in advanced colorectal cancer (CRC) patients treated with immune-checkpoint inhibitors (ICI). Serial ctDNA monitoring to predict response in mCRC patients treated with anlotinib ...

"Understanding the rates of false-positives and false-negatives in lymph node assessment allows for better-informed surgical decision-making. This contributes to determining the extent of LN ...

Endoscopic tattooing is an important medical technique that is used to mark colorectal lesions for surgery or follow-up. This technique is important because it minimizes the challenges faced by ...