Retroperitoneal fibrosis is a rare condition, with an estimated incidence between 1 in 200,000 and 1 in 500,000 per year, characterized by the proliferation of fibrous tissue in the retroperitoneal ...

Colorectal cancer may be treated with a laparoscopic abdominoperineal resection, an operation in which the anus, rectum, and sigmoid colon are removed and a colostomy performed. Learn more from WebMD.

By Simran Jeet Dec 30, 2024 11:49 am What's the story The sigmoid colon is instrumental in the final stages of digestion, serving as the last stop before waste is eliminated from the body.

The descending colon sits on the left side of the large intestine next to the splenic fixture (the sharp bend in the colon) and ends by joining the sigmoid colon. It falls behind the peritoneum—the ...

The case of a 76-year-old man with symptoms of bleeding from the lower part of the alimentary tract and tumour closing the lumen of the colon dia­gnosed in the colonoscopic examination is presented.

Background: Signet-ring cell carcinoma (SRCC) of the rectum and sigmoid colon is a rare and highly malignant challenge in clinical practice. Although high PD-1+CD8+ tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) ...

Sigmoid Anatomy and Role of Other Colon Sections The colon, or large intestine, is part of the digestive system and helps the body absorb water and nutrients before excreting fecal waste. The colon is ...

A redundant colon is an abnormally long colon that twists and loops to fit into the body. Read on for the possible causes, when to see a doctor, diagnosis, and more.

Dr Doctor, My husband has been diagnosed with Divertiufulosis Disease in the Sigmoid colon. Could you please let me know what foods he needs to stay clear of at all times. and also what diet he should ...

The information here is meant to help you understand some of the medical terms you might see in your pathology report after your colon or rectum is biopsied. (If you have colon or rectal cancer and ...

The descending colon is the third main section and connects the transverse colon to the sigmoid colon. It starts after the splenic flexure, or bend, and ends as it joins the sigmoid colon. It is a ...

Chennai: In a recent order, the Madras High Court bench has directed a private infertility hospital in Chennai to pay Rs 40 lakh compensation to a Sri Lankan Tamil woman, who faced perforation of ...