When parts of the small intestine are diseased or die, the treatment can involve surgically removing the affected tissue. Although lifesaving, the procedure — referred to as a radical small bowel ...

Colonic volvulus and related forms of intestinal obstruction represent a significant surgical emergency that may rapidly progress to ischaemia, perforation and sepsis if not promptly recognised and ...

A risky but often lifesaving surgery that removes damaged parts of the small intestine can leave patients facing a new threat: serious liver damage with no available treatment. Now, scientists have ...

Biologic drugs have made it easier to manage Crohn's disease, but surgery is still sometimes needed. Almost half of people with Crohn's will need surgery within 10 years after their diagnosis, even if ...