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 ...

Large bowel obstruction represents a critical surgical emergency characterised by mechanical or functional blockage of the colon, most commonly due to colorectal carcinoma, volvulus or diverticular ...

Colostomy procedures can help with managing several conditions, including diverticulitis and colon cancer. There are four main types, each suited to different scenarios. A colostomy is a type of ...