Is 60 days likely to be long enough after a transverse double-barrel colostomy for colon perforation and takedown of a Goretex dual-mesh graft (24 x 30 cm) for reversal of colostomy in view of ...

The extent of lymphadenectomy and overall survival depend on the timing of radiotherapy for rectal cancer. Background: Patients with advanced primary or recurrent colorectal cancers that undergo total ...

Colostomy surgery is a procedure where the colon or large intestine is diverted to an artificial opening on the lower section of the wall of the abdomen so that it can expel out fecal matter to the ...

When prepping the abdomen prior to planned closure of a diverting (transverse) colostomy, how do you prevent the intestinal content from soiling the prepped field? There are several options for ...