Small intestine cancer occurs when abnormal cells grow in the tissues of the small bowel, the long tube that connects your ...

This bowel-saving surgery is nothing to sneeze at. Surgeons have successfully placed part of a Florida man’s colon back into his body after it fell out following a forceful sneeze. The 63-year-old was ...

An anastomosis from colon surgery can take several weeks to fully heal. Checking in with your care team is important, as problems such as anastomotic leakage need immediate attention. If a section of ...

Short bowel syndrome (SBS) affects how well the small intestine absorbs nutrients. Surgery, medications, and nutritional support are all part of a comprehensive treatment plan for this condition. SBS ...

In mouse models, scientists at Cincinnati Children's and Ulm University in Germany show that transferring microbiota from young mice to older mice rejuvenates intestinal stem cell function and speeds ...

Diarrhea after surgery is a potential side effect of several surgical procedures. If postsurgical diarrhea lasts longer than 2 days, it is a good idea for a person to check with their doctor to ensure ...