Department of Surgery, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE7 7DN, UK; paulvgallagher{at}email.msn.com Objective: Little has been written in the medical literature concerning the ethics of ...

Surgery is also considered for sliding hernias if ... A paraesophageal hernia has an increased risk of serious complications. These include volvulus (a condition where the stomach twists more than 180 ...

An intestinal pseudo-obstruction usually results from issues with the nerves or muscles that control the intestines. Learn ...

CONCLUSIONS: Despite its previously reported feasibility, neonatal laparoscopy for volvulus with intestinal malrotation is appropriate only for a small number of patients. Strict selection ...

Opportunistic salpingectomy (OS) during any suitable abdominal surgery is effective for reducing the incidence of ovarian cancer and could reduce health care costs.

In the absence of registry data, it is impossible to know the precise incidence and prevalence of short bowel syndrome in ... or arterial embolism), midgut volvulus, trauma, or tumor resection ...

Doctors at UVA Health are using a new method to treat pancreatic cysts, which are collections of fluid that form in the pancreas. Some cysts can eventually become cancerous, and typically need surgery ...

A surgical approach pioneered in Ireland could have a global impact on the treatment of Crohn's disease. A new international study published in the journal Gastroenterology has shown that the approach ...

Surgery can also affect your stress level and your medication routines. These changes can lead to a different bathroom pattern. Usually, these changes resolve as you recover. For many people, bowel ...

The Rome diagnostic criteria for the functional bowel disorders and functional abdominal pain are used widely in research and practice. A committee consensus approach, including criticism from ...