Abdominal Key

Extent of the Problem Small bowel obstruction is a common problem that is responsible for more than 1 million inpatient hospital days and more than $1 billion in health care…

Introduction It seems as if surgeons have always debated the “proper” treatment of colorectal injuries, including the following issues: • When should continuity be restored, and when should diversion be…

Introduction Endometriosis is a disease characterized by the presence of endometrial glands and stroma outside the uterine cavity. A chronic inflammatory reaction induces scar tissue and adhesion formation that may…

Introduction Intestinal ischemia produces a spectrum of diseases affecting the gastrointestinal tract. These syndromes, which can be acute or chronic, can affect the upper abdominal viscera, as well as the…

Acknowledgments Dr. Khorana acknowledges research support from the Sondra and Stephen Hardis Endowed Chair in Oncology Research, the Scott Hamilton CARES Initiative, the Porter Family Fund for Biliary Genomics Research,…

Introduction Nonepithelial tumors of the colon and rectum are rare and represent fewer than 1% of all neoplasms of the colon and the rectum. They can be categorized as benign…

Introduction The liver is the most common site for colorectal cancer (CRC) metastases; 15% to 20% of patients present with synchronous lesions, and metachronous metastases occur in 40% to 50%…

Introduction Malignant tumors of the appendix are rare, making up approximately 0.4% of all intestinal neoplasms. About 1% of all large bowel cancers arise from the appendix. The histopathology of…

Introduction Approximately 5% of all colorectal cancers (CRCs) are associated with a hereditary syndrome, where a germline mutation in a key tumor suppressor or DNA repair gene produces a cancer…