When a colorectal tumor grows large enough to block the bowel, patients often face one of the most dangerous emergencies in ...

CHICAGO — Using a stent to unblock the bowel in left-sided colorectal cancer patients before surgery, rather than proceeding directly to emergency surgery, could significantly reduce the number of ...

This report compared the benefits of 2 types of surgical palliation for patients with malignant colorectal cancer: insertion of a stent (n = 30) or a palliative surgical procedure (n =14). Patients ...

Surgeons in China have pioneered a novel technique, and a biodegradable scaffold, that shields bowel tissue as it heals following surgery, potentially reducing the need for colostomy bags. Colorectal ...

Colorectal obstruction represents a critical clinical scenario arising from malignant lesions, strictures or external compression, demanding rapid assessment and tailored intervention. Initial ...