Worried about bowel obstruction after colorectal cancer surgery | Signs to know and when to seek medical attention

I heard the word 'bowel obstruction' during the surgery explanation, and it has been on my mind ever since.Every time my stomach feels bloated, I get anxious wondering if it's a bowel obstruction.I ...
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Same-Day Discharge and Single-Incision Surgery Are Changing Rectal Cancer Care

TAMIS offers local excision for large benign rectal polyps and select early rectal cancers, preserving anorectal function and often allowing same-day discharge when referred early. Single-port robotic ...
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What causes rectal discharge and is treatment needed?

Rectal discharge can be caused by infections, gastrointestinal issues, or certain medications. Treating rectal discharge may ...
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The Rehabilitation of Patients Totally Paralyzed below the Waist: With Special Reference to Making Them Ambulatory and Capable of Earning Their Living — Control of Bowel Emptying

REHABILITATION to any practical extent is impossible for a patient with a spinal-cord or cauda-equina injury unless he can be certain that he can have infallible control of his bowel under ordinary ...