Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Key Takeaways Colostomy surgery creates an opening in your abdomen to pass waste, which collects in a bag.Some colostomies are temporary and can be reversed ...

Is bowel preparation necessary for the preoperative preparation of patients undergoing large bowel surgery? The authors reviewed 14 randomized trials (N = 4859) comparing mechanical with no mechanical ...

In a randomized trial, 1 day of octreotide infusion combined with endoscopic therapy proved noninferior to 5 days for acute ...

Abscesses are a common problem if you have Crohn’s disease. They’re painful pockets of pus and bacteria that can form in your stomach, pelvis, or around your anus. You’ll need antibiotics to treat the ...