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07 Jan
Surgery Should Be Last Resort For Chronic Constipation, Guidelines Say
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 7, 2026
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Surgery should be a last resort for people suffering from severe, chronic constipation, according to new guidelines from the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA).
Colectomy – surgical removal of part or all of the colon – is often considered for peo...
23 Oct
MRI Might Spare Rectal Cancer Patients Surgery and Colostomy
- HealthDay Reporter
- Ernie Mundell
- October 23, 2024
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Some rectal cancer patients might be spared surgery and the lifelong need for a colostomy bag if they undergo MRI screening, a new study finds.
The scans might accurately predict which patients have a higher odds for cancer recurrence and require surgery plus chemotherap...