16 Westerduin E, Musters GD, van Geloven AA, Westerterp M, van der Harst E, Bemelman WA, et al. Low Hartmann's procedure or intersphincteric proctectomy for distal rectal cancer: a retrospective ...

Anal fistulas are painful but treatable. Learn about causes, diagnosis, and the latest surgical options to manage this common condition.

‘My childhood bullies nearly killed me when they stamped on me – now I’m going to make history’ Lindsay Bowers was nine when she suffered a life-threatening attack on a bus that left her ...

MATILDA Ahdrian had her rectum removed and her anus sewn shut to save her life – a major operation that’s been dubbed ‘Barbie Butt’. “I don’t have a bum hole anymore &… ...

A retrospective study of patients with distal rectal cancer at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) has found a higher rate of local recurrence after intersphincteric resection with handsewn ...

Intersphincteric anal fistula: A fistula that forms in the internal anal sphincter muscle, then leads out between the internal and external sphincter muscles.

Perianal fistulation is a challenging phenotype of Crohn's disease (CD), with significant impact on quality of life. Historically, fistulae have been classified anatomically in relation to the ...

Conformal proctectomy with sphincter preservation (CPSP) was recently introduced to clinical surgical practice (2). The conformal incision line is designed according to the tumor’s location and size ...

PURPOSERobotic-assisted proctectomy (RAP) has emerged as the predominant surgical approach for patients with rectal cancer in recent years; although good postoperative patient recovery with accurate ...

Chewing xylitol gum can help prevent cavities and maintain your overall oral health. Unlike other food additives, xylitol won't raise your blood sugar.