A man was hospitalized after more than three feet of his small intestine broke through a two-inch hole in his abdomen where he had a recurrent hernia.

Small-bowel obstruction – is a common cause of emergency admissions, and is caused by an obstruction in the small or large intestine, which can lead to pain, swelling and feelings of sickness ...

A common form of weight-loss surgery may cut the risk of colorectal cancer by altering levels of molecules called bile acids in the blood and small intestine. The findings could lead to new treatments ...

Resection is another name for any operation that removes tissue or part of an organ. Bowel resection, also called partial colectomy, removes a diseased or damaged part of the colon or rectum. Bowel ...

When it comes to the small intestine, you might believe you're familiar with its role; however, it's a dynamic hub that combines many functions far beyond digestion.

Your bowels are your large and small intestines. They form a long tube in your abdomen, and they have important jobs. They help break down food, absorb its nutrients, and turn it into waste.

The small intestinal microbiome has remained almost "terra incognita" within the human gastrointestinal tract, despite the fact that the small intestine is essential for life and it absorbs 90% of ...

Renowned British artist Tracey Emin has revealed that she is recovering after her “small intestine nearly exploded.”. Emin, who underwent extensive surgery to treat an aggressive bladder ...