In conclusion, compared with traditional surgical procedures, endoscopic acute appendicitis treatment with stent placement is of great significance. As the treatment does not enter the abdominal ...

If there is one routine medical procedure I hate to think about, it's the dreaded colonoscopy. I've had several colonoscopies ...

A man gets released from his first colonoscopy into the recovery room. His wife and doctor arrive bedside to discuss the results of his operation. Before the doctor can open ...

Chili peppers, hot sauce, and heavily spiced dishes can irritate the gastrointestinal tract, especially when the lining is sensitive after a colonoscopy. Even those who normally tolerate spice well ...

After I told her the good news that the procedure was complete, my mom told me that she was so glad I did it. Her dad, my ...

Easy at-home tests for colon cancer, including FIT and Cologuard, offer alternatives to traditional colonoscopies for early ...

"Colonoscopy is considered the gold-standard when screening for colorectal cancer," says gastroenterologist Dr. Brian McGee, MD. "It’s a safe procedure that is the only cancer screening tool that can ...