Colon resection surgery is a procedure that removes part or all of the large intestine. This type of surgery is used to treat serious conditions, such as colon cancer, or other conditions, such as inflammatory bowel disease, diverticulitis or actively bleeding artereovenous malformations. Although this is major surgery, preparing for your surgery, communicating with your team of doctors and establishing a network of support will help you get back to your normal routine.
If you are wondering if it is safe to drink alcohol if you are living with Crohn's Disease, this SharePost presents some of the latest findings. Scandinavian researchers recently considered this topic and published their results in the Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology (2007). Their results showed support for the idea that…
Elizabeth Roberts, Health Guide, answered surgecal removal of polyp Hello Nana, This is a question best asked of your doctor/surgeon. Flat polyps can be…
Elizabeth Roberts, Health Guide, answered When is removing your colon an option? Hi Ali, I'm sorry to hear you're having such a rough go of it! There's a…