A new report confirms earlier research that colon perforation in multiple myeloma is associated with corticosteroids, though the exact cause of the apparent link is not known. Colon perforation in ...

Spontaneous perforation of the colon is defined as a sudden perforation of the normal colon without any diseases such as tumor external injury. It is rare, often misdiagnosed and has a high mortality ...

The descending colon is a section of the large intestine that passes downward. Its functions include storing food remains before they pass through the rest of the colon and rectum for elimination. The ...

Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy is associated with better safety and patient-centered outcomes than surgical gastrostomy and radiologic gastrostomy, a recent study shows.

Dear Doctors: I was diagnosed with diverticulitis, which caused a bowel perforation. I had a sigmoidectomy, no problem, and a resection. Now I’m dealing with constant and urgent diarrhea, as well as ...

Fulminant colitis is a rare but severe form of colitis that can be life threatening. It affects the entire lining of the colon, causing severe inflammation and potentially serious complications. In ...

Toxic megacolon is a serious condition of the large intestine, or colon, that affects how well food moves through the digestive system. Digestive symptoms like bloating and nausea are common. Almost ...

Fournier’s gangrene (FG) is a fulminant necrotising fasciitis of the perineum and genital region. We report a rare case of FG secondary to retroperitoneal perforation of sigmoid diverticulitis in a ...