Our aim was to determine whether a relationship exists between the number of mucosal mast cells in the gut and visceral hypersensitivity. Method: Eighteen patients with diarrhea predominant ...

Just saying the word colonoscopy makes some people feel uncomfortable. But consider this: Colorectal cancer is the second ...

Therefore, the diagnosis of EUS-FNA/B was not made. Among the available endoscopic resection modalities, endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) and ESD were considered. However, EMR often poses challenges ...

Semicircumferential endoscopic full-thickness resection (EFTR) was performed, followed by implantation of a metallic stent. Histology showed residual intramucosal high-grade dysplasia. Three months ...

and I understand that the physician will be looking for polyps. What are they? Should I be worried if they find some? ANSWER: Good for you for getting a colonoscopy scheduled. Colon cancer is the ...

said people who have no family or personal history of colon cancer or colon polyps should start regular colonoscopies at 45. Kanth said people with a family history of colon polyps or other risk ...