Category: Gastrointestinal

Toxic mega-colon is a severe, life-threatening complication of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease, or infectious colitis (e.g., Clostridioides difficile infection). It is characterised by rapid dilation of the colon, systemic toxicity, and potential perforation. Pathophysiology: Toxic mega-colon occurs when severe inflammation extends into the muscle layers of the colon, […]

Definition:A colectomy is a surgical procedure involving the removal of all or part of the colon, also known as the large intestine. This surgery is typically performed to treat various conditions affecting the colon, such as colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticulitis, and bowel obstruction. Types of Colectomy: 2. Partial Colectomy: 3. Proctocolectomy: 4. Subtotal […]

Oesophagectomy: Detailed Overview An oesophagectomy is a surgical procedure to remove part or all of the oesophagus, the tube that connects the throat to the stomach. This procedure is primarily used to treat oesophageal cancer, but it can also be indicated for other conditions such as Barrett’s oesophagus with high-grade dysplasia, severe oesophageal stricture, or […]

The Hartmann procedure is named after French surgeon Henri Albert Hartmann, who first described it in 1921. Hartmann developed the procedure in response to the high mortality rate associated with the abdomino-perineal resection described by Miles in 1908. The procedure is a type of colectomy, which means that part of the colon is removed, and is often […]

Digestive System: Detailed Overview The digestive system, also known as the gastrointestinal (GI) system, is responsible for the ingestion, digestion, absorption, and excretion of food and nutrients. It comprises a series of organs and structures that work together to break down food, absorb nutrients, and eliminate waste. Major Components of the Digestive System Additionally, several […]