The ascending colon (or right colon) is the beginning part of the colon. It is usually located on the right side of the body, extending from the cecum upward.

The entire cecum, ascending colon and transverse colon, including the carcinoma, were removed, and an open side-to-side anastomosis was performed between terminal ileum and descending colon.

The ascending colon is the second part of the large intestine, continuing from the cecum. It is about 20–25 cm (7.8–9.8 in) long and is located behind the peritoneum.

Many of us tend to overlook the importance of the colon, or large intestine, compared to organs like the liver, kidneys, and ...

A 63-year-old man underwent complete resection of a T3N0M0, stage II adenocarcinoma of the ascending colon. No adjuvant therapy is planned. There is no family history of colorectal cancer. How shou ...

A 42-year-old patient loses his insurance and access to medication. When he returns 3 years later with worsening symptoms, a colonoscopy uncovers a lesion, but the diagnosis isn't so clear.

Colon cancer is rising among young adults. Here are signs to watch for. Genetics, the microbiome, and low screening rates may be factors in the increase, experts say.

A 44-year-old woman was referred to her local hospital due to occult blood in the stool that had been detected by screening examination. Colonoscopic examination at that time indicated a ...