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Get the PDF version of this article The Good News? These are Rare Lesions. PERIANAL TUMORS: “Most of these rare anal tumors are aggressive tumors and are difficult to treat. The best that can be said of them is that they are rare.” pdf only Paget’s Disease Perianal Paget’s disease is thought to be a

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Minimally invasive surgical techniques have gained popularity in approaching benign diseases such as cholecystitis, appendicitis, gastric fundoplications, benign colorectal polyps, and recurrent diverticulitis. Initial concerns for the laparoscopic approach to colorectal cancer have centered around the oncologic principles of adequate tumor excision, lymph node and mesentery excision, early reports of port-site (incisional) recurrence, and lack of long-term follow-up in well conducted studies. A significant number of recent well conducted prospective studies have shed new light on these topics, effectively reshaping the approach to colorectal cancer.

A rectocele is a forward bulging or displacement of the rectum into the vagina. This creates a pouch into which stool can accumulate and become trapped, often causing difficulty in initiating or completing a bowel movement. Patients with this condition often describe having to push or ‘splint’ inside or near their vagina in order to complete a bowel movement.

Rectal prolapse is a condition in which the rectum loses its internal support and protrudes out of the anus. In the earliest phase, the rectal prolapse may be internal, but as the condition progresses, the rectum can be seen or felt outside of the body. When this occurs, it is called a complete rectal prolapse. Weakness of the anal sphincter muscle is often an associate problem at this stage and may result in leakage of stool or mucus at unwanted times. The condition occurs in both sexes, but is more common in women than in men.

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Get the PDF version of this article Celebrating Their Health: Colonoscopies Make For A Most Unusual Birthday Party By Valerie Kuklenski, Staff Writer; U-Entertainment Jack Merrick was drawing on the straw in his jumbo Scorpion cocktail with such gusto, it seemed the drink’s floating gardenia would be vacuumed up. Surrounded by old friends, good food,

Get the PDF version of this article A colon polyp is a small growth that develops on the lining of the large intestine, also called the colon. Polyps may develop either alone, or several may develop at one time. Colon polyps may be benign or malignant, and often require endoscopic or surgical removal. Colon polyps

Get the PDF version of this article Anal warts (condyloma acuminata) are small growths that develop in and around the anus. Though they usually do not cause pain, they can grow larger and become cancerous over time. With treatment at LA Colon and Rectal Surgical Associates, you can rid yourself of anal warts before they