Kolkata: A 72-year-old female pancreatic cancer survivor, whose stomach was ripped by an intestinal mesh implanted to prevent ...

Crohn’s disease can cause anal fistulas, which are tunnels that go from your anus to the surface of the skin around your anus. They usually begin as an infection in one of your anal glands and can ...

Perianal abscess vs. anal fistula As much as 50% of patients with an anal abscess will develop a complication called a fistula. A fistula is a small tunnel that makes an abnormal connection ...

Crohn's disease symptoms that involve gastrointestinal (GI) issues include bloating, flatulence, cramping diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and blood in stools. Complications, such as bowel obstruction and ...

If untreated, sepsis can progress quickly, leading to organ failure, severe tissue damage or even death. It’s considered a medical emergency because early detection and prompt treatment are critical.

A clinical grading system categorizes postoperative pancreatic fistula into biochemical leak, grade B, and grade C based on the severity of complications. Biochemical leaks are not included in the ...

Risks and potential complications vary for each person. This will depend on the type of procedure performed, personal health, and personal risk factors. Having emergency surgery, such as for a ...

The patient underwent an exploratory thoracotomy, with discovery of an atrial‐esophageal fistula and subsequent repair (Figure ... Atrial‐esophageal fistulas are a rare but devastating complication of ...

Odds of complications significantly reduced with early anti-TNFα therapy, especially in those with perianal lesions. HealthDay News — For pediatric patients with Crohn disease, early anti-tumor ...