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 ...

Q: I was diagnosed with diverticulitis, which caused a bowel perforation. I had a sigmoidectomy, no problem, and a resection. Now I'm dealing with constant and urgent diarrhea, as well as some ...

Anastomotic leakage (AL) represents one of the most severe complications following resection for colorectal cancer. It is characterised by a defect in the integrity of the intestinal wall at the site ...