Bowel resection, also called partial colectomy, removes a diseased or damaged part of the colon or rectum. Bowel resection can be done for many diseases that affect the colon, such as colorectal ...
The analysis included 138 patients who underwent rectal resection for lower rectal cancer (2017 to 2021). The researchers reported that 19 patients developed PONB, with 16 being severe cases.
The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) issued today an updated clinical guideline for physicians who use radiation therapy to treat patients with locally advanced rectal cancer. This ...