Phase II Multicenter Study of Bendamustine Plus Rituximab in Patients With Relapsed Indolent B-Cell and Mantle Cell Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Total mesorectal excision (TME) for rectal cancer may result ...

There are three main types of stress incontinence surgery: injections, urethral sling, or colposuspension. These procedures can support the urethra and tighten the bladder neck, which may reduce urine ...

Passive incontinence – refers to the involuntary discharge of stool or gas without awareness; Urge incontinence – refers to the discharge of fecal matter in spite of active attempts to retain bowel ...

Botulinum toxin type A (Botox) injections in the rectum reduced episodes of fecal incontinence and urgency, a randomized controlled trial showed. Among nearly 200 patients in a modified ...

Karen Carlson has long played an active role in her Maryland community. In the mornings, her neighbors would see her out on her daily run. On the weekends, she would mow her elderly neighbors' lawns.

• The speed with which surgical intervention is initiated significantly impacts survival rates; delays longer than 72 hours correlate with a higher risk of mortality. • While bowel obstruction surgery ...

Fecal incontinence (FI), or involuntary loss of bowel control, significantly impacts quality of life and mental health for millions of adults in the U.S. Obesity is thought to affect bowel function, ...

Fecal incontinence results when the pressure in the rectum exceeds anal sphincter pressure. Coughing or lifting can transiently increase intra-abdominal pressure and result in stool leakage if the ...