A research team led by Dr. Shen Jinhua from the Xinjiang Astronomical Observatory (XAO) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has investigated rapid spatiotemporal vertical electric currents (VECs) ...

A sigmoid septum occurs when part of the heart muscle expands and blocks a pathway blood uses to leave the heart’s left side. It often does not cause symptoms and has links to aging.

Colorectal cancer may be treated with a laparoscopic abdominoperineal resection, an operation in which the anus, rectum, and sigmoid colon are removed and a colostomy performed. Learn more from WebMD.

Sigmoid volvulus is rare in the U.S., accounting for 10% of intestinal obstruction cases, researchers note. Risk factors include older age and chronic constipation.

A subtotal colectomy is where the surgeon removes most of the colon but is able to leave part of the left side of the colon called the sigmoid colon. The surgeon joins the small bowel to the remaining ...

Colonoscopy: A colonoscopy involves viewing the interior of the colon. After identifying the source of the bleeding, a doctor may insert special tools, such as an elastic band, to stop the ...

Elective sigmoid resection reduced recurrence and improved quality of life in patients with recurrent, complicated or persistent painful diverticulitis within 2 years compared with conservative ...

Sigmoid, which recently celebrated its 10-year anniversary, is building on its core strengths to become the go-to solution provider for data engineering and AI solutions. Christopher Isaac 59 Stories ...

Flexible sigmoidoscopy (FS) is a medical technique that allows for the visualization of the lining of the gut, specifically the rectum and a part of the colon (up to approximately 60 cm). It is ...