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 ...

Doctors at FV Hospital in HCM City have successfully treated a rare and complex case of intestinal blockage in a 9-year-old girl, caused by a massive, tightly coiled clump of hair stretching nearly ...

A woman is finally back at home in Yukon, after fighting with insurance to receive a life-saving intestinal transplant.

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is stable and in intensive care after undergoing a new intestinal surgery that lasted about 12 hours.

Intestinal cysts are uncommon but not always harmless. Often silent, they can grow until they trigger pain, bowel changes or ...

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 ...