Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery: Treatment, Effects & Risks

Gentle transanal endoscopic microsurgery, or TEM, is used to remove smaller carcinomas or adenomas (polyps). This minimally invasive surgical technique in the lower rectum involves placing the patient under either general or spinal anesthesia. What is transanal endoscopic microsurgery? Transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEM) is a modern surgical procedure that can be considered for small tumors … Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery: Treatment, Effects & Risks

Jejunostoma: Treatment, Effect & Risks

A jejunostoma (Latin jejunum = “empty intestine” and Greek stoma = “mouth“) refers to a connection created by surgery between the jenunum (upper small intestine) and the abdominal wall for insertion of an intestinal tube to allow etheral (artificial) feeding of the patient. What is the jejunostomy? A jejunostoma refers to a connection created by … Jejunostoma: Treatment, Effect & Risks

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The anus is the ring muscle at the end of the intestinal canal. It is used to control the retention and discharge of stool from the intestine. Symptoms Symptoms that can frequently occur on the anus are on the one hand pain, which in many cases is directly related to the bowel movement and can … After

Anus

Synonyms Anus, intestinal outlet As a continence organ, the anus assumes an important function in mammals. Only through smooth communication between the brain and the various muscles of the anus can defecation be controlled in a targeted manner. However, this communication can be disturbed, especially in older people or small children. Furthermore, diseases of the … Anus

Anus praeter | Anus

Anus praeter An anus praeter (synonyms: artificial anus, enterostoma) is an artificially produced anus where the intestinal contents are drained through the abdominal wall. The creation of an anus praeter is always necessary when parts of the intestinal tube are diseased and have to be surgically removed. In addition, pronounced fecal incontinence may make the … Anus praeter | Anus

Abdominal pain: What helps?

Abdominal pain is pain of varying character, which is located in the lower part of the abdomen, i.e. below the navel. They occur proportionally more frequently in women and can have a different character, localization and intensity. Behind the abdominal pain there are usually harmless problems and usually the pain is only temporary (temporary), but … Abdominal pain: What helps?