Hemorrhoids are collections of submucosal, fibrovascular, arteriovenous sinusoids that are part of the normal anorectum. External hemorrhoids are located distal to the dentate line and internal hemorrhoids are located proximal to the dentate line. The purpose of these “vascular cushions” is not fully understood, but they appear to be important for sensing fullness and pressure...Read More

Is red meat consumption linked to colorectal cancer? It is one of the most debated topic in recent years. Bowel Cancer Australia Nutritionist Teresa Mitchell-Paterson’s recent statement strengthen this argument about red meat. How much red meat can be consumed? For her it’s about how much red meat we are consuming. If we are consuming...Read More

Surgical site infection (SSI) is the most common healthcare-associated infection, accounting for 31% of all infections among hospitalized patients. Advances have been made in infection control practices (operating room ventilation, sterilization, barriers, surgical technique, antibiotic prophylaxis…) but, despite these, SSI remains an important cause of morbidity, prolonged hospitalization and death. Surveillance with feedback to surgeons...Read More

Colorectal Cancer or colon cancer is the cancer of the colon and the rectum. Statistics prove that after lung cancer, it is the most common cancer across the globe. The risk factors for developing it include Genetics: Inherited genes and shared environmental factors seem to be one of the leading risk factors that cause colon...Read More

Pregnancy is no doubt a wonderful time. However, it is not all about unicorns and rainbows when it comes to growing a whole human in your uterus. Of the many medical difficulties and side effects, Haemorrhoids are considered to be a common one. They are basically swollen blood vessels in the rectal area which are...Read More

A Colostomy, or a large bowel diversion through the front of the tummy wall to the skin, is performed when you have issues with your lower bowel. Some issues of the lower bowel can be addressed by temporarily diverting the stool away from it. However, in the case of rectal cancer, where the rectum and...Read More