Miller noted that the abscess on Rappaport’s spleen was near her colon and there could be a “significant” amount of scar tissue involving both organs.

In the cases of transverse-colon perforations with abscess formation, ileosigmoidostomy has been accomplished in an end-to-side fashion, completely defunctioning most of the colon.

Medically reviewed by Qin Rao, MD A perforated bowel, or intestinal perforation, occurs when a hole forms in the wall of the ...

Diverticular disease consists of three conditions that involve the development of small sacs or pockets in the wall of the colon, including diverticulosis, diverticular bleeding, and diverticulitis.

Doctors can provide alternative forms of screening for colon and rectal cancer but sometimes have a good reason to stick with the colonoscope.

Partial obstruction was frequently present, and small abscesses were found between the colon and bladder or between the colon and the lateral abdominal wall in many cases.

Colon cancer rarely combines with abscess of the abdominal wall. We here describe a case treated by extensive surgery, biological mesh abdominal wall repair and negative pressure therapy. A ...

Recent data suggest that there is an increased risk of cancer of the colon in patients with long-standing Crohn's disease, but studies are conflicting.

Sciatica caused by spinal epidural abscess as the initial clinical presentation of colon cancer: a rare case report and review of literature.

Abscess formation has been reported to occur in 0.3% to 4% of colonic carcinomas; however, it is the second most common presentation of perforated lesions. 6 Colon carcinoma-related psoas abscess is ...

An anal or rectal abscess is a boil-like pocket of pus that forms in or around the anal canal. Learn about symptoms, causes, and how it is treated.

Did you know that certain medications can cause symptom of 'Colonic abscess'. Find these drugs listed on the page and be warned of similar symptoms as possible side-effects.