Introduction Colonic emergencies result from obstruction, inflammation/infection, perforation, haemorrhage or ischaemia. Herein we discuss aetiology, pathogenesis, presentation and management. Emergency compared with elective colon surgery is associated with a two- to threefold increase in mortality, hence interventions to convert an…
Introduction Ulcerative colitis (UC) is an idiopathic relapsing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) involving the mucosa and lamina propria of the rectum and variable extent of the proximal colon. Characterised by remissions and exacerbations, the clinical spectrum of disease can range…
Summary of Key Points Incidence Approximately 43,030 cases of rectal cancer will be diagnosed in the United States in 2018. The lifetime risk of developing colorectal cancer is roughly 4.5%. Higher rates of rectal cancer are noted in industrialized nations.…