At times carcinoma of the cecum may produce obstruction of the small ... examinations to rule out the presence of other mucosal polyps that might result in the development of a second malignant ...

If a doctor discovers colon polyps, they will often remove them and test for cancer. If cancer is present, cancer specialists will outline a treatment plan, which may include surgery, chemotherapy ...

Objective: This study aims to elucidate the intestinal microbiota of swine by analyzing luminal contents from different intestinal segments, including the duodenum, jejunum, ileum, cecum, and colon.

If endoscopic clearing was not possible during one procedure, colonoscopies were rescheduled within 6 months until all relevant polyps were removed. A new colonoscopy was also re-scheduled in case the ...

A single polyp found during a flexible sigmoidoscopy exam will usually lead to follow-up colonoscopy to look for other polyps. Then, once the colon is "clean" of polyps, experts recommend repeat ...

An asthma drug has shown positive results when used to treat nasal polyps, researchers have said. Tezepelumab was first approved for treating asthma in 2021, but new research led by a University of ...

Treatment with tezepelumab has been effective for sinonasal symptoms in patients with severe, uncontrolled asthma and a history of chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps, but its efficacy and ...