Acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) refers to sudden and severe bleeding that occurs in the upper part of the gastrointestinal tract. The upper gastrointestinal tract includes the e… Read More

Tortuous Colon is a medical condition in which the colon is more twisted or tortuous than usual. This is a result of the large intestine being more extensive than usual which requires th… Read More

We’re suckers for surprising home gadgets: if it looks cool, does things differently or promises to make a life easier we’re there. Which substantially explains… Read More

Is there a link between Hemorrhoids and the toilet seat of the so-called Modern West?  Instead of proffering my opinion on this most interesting question let me state some basic facts a… Read More

Figure:Enterocutaneous fistulaAn external fistula communicating with the gut mucosa to the skin surface. It may occur following an operation for gangrenous appendicitis or the draining… Read More