The patient completed 5 cycles of nivolumab, and an abdominoperineal amputation was performed. The abdominal approach was laparoscopic, and the perineal approach was in forced lithotomy, with the ...

For example: Resection: This removes a small tumor in the anus that has not spread. Some healthy tissue around the tumor will also be removed to ensure all cancer cells are gone. Abdominoperineal ...

A bowel resection is when a section of the small or large intestine (the colon) is removed. This is a surgical procedure that’s done in a hospital. It may be used to treat a bowel blockage, Crohn’s ...

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Smoking is one cause of colorectal cancer. Quitting smoking may help reduce the risk of cancer development while also increasing your outlook if you do develop colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer ...

Throughout his career, Dr. Vaklavas has developed a series of research activities in breast cancer that span the entire spectrum from lab-based research to clinical trials. In the lab, his focus has ...

Most of our trials include health related QoL as well as health economic end-points. A multinational, blinded randomized controlled trial (RCT). The study compares two types of ileocecal resection in ...

Objectives: To evaluate reports that describe relapse or recurrence following treatment of perineal streptococcal dermatitis (PSD), we studied a large cohort of children with these perianal or ...

It might be created after part or all of the large intestine is removed. An ileostomy can be temporary or permanent. Resection: A resection removes a damaged or inflamed portion of the small or large ...