Equine colic is one of the most common cause of death in horses, but few studies have investigated specifically the conditions at the necropsy. This study aimed to describe the epidemiological and ...

An intestinal obstruction means that something is blocking your intestine. Food and stool may not be able to move freely. When your intestine works normally, digested food moves from your stomach to ...

IN A previous paper, † the management of colostomies secondary to battle wounds of the abdomen has been discussed. Although most of these patients have done remarkably well during their definitive ...

The young woman was no stranger to gut issues. But now the pressure in her abdomen had become an emergency. By Lisa Sanders, M.D. The 22-year-old woman almost wept as the long line of passengers ...

Objective Complications of ascariasis are a significant cause of abdominal pain in pediatric emergencies, especially where it is endemic. A literature review was conducted with the aim of improving ...

“My tummy hurts” -- that’s something every parent hears. But if it seems like your child complains about stomach problems all the time, they may have a serious digestive disorder. If your child has ...

Viral infections trigger more cases of intussusception, the common cause of bowel blockages in young children, than previously thought, according to a new study. Viral infections trigger more cases of ...

Viral infections trigger more cases of intussusception, the common cause of bowel blockages in young children, than previously thought, according to a new study. The research, led by Murdoch ...

Preoperative acute complications of GIST typically occur when tumors are larger than 4 cm. They include hemorrhage, bowel obstruction, intussusception, volvulus, and bowel perforation with peritonitis ...

What's the Digestive System? Your digestive system is a group of connected organs that work together to turn the food you eat into nutrients your body needs to function. It includes your biliary ...