Colon and Rectal Surgery

Conditions We Treat

18 Conditions

Abdominal Pain and Pelvic Floor Disorders

These disorders can be complex, as they may involve the gastrointestinal tract, genitourinary tract and/or the pelvic musculoskeletal system. Therefore, an evaluation by a team of different kinds of doctors is important. At BMC, colorectal and gastrointestinal surgeons, gastroenterologists, gynecologists, urologists, therapists, psychologists, and primary care physicians all work together to determine the best course of treatment for individual patients.

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Anal Cancer

An uncommon cancer, anal cancer appears in the anal canal, the short tube at the end of the rectum through which stool passes out of the body. There are several types of anal cancer categorized by the types of tumors that develop. Squamous cell carcinomas are in the anus caused by squamous cells that line most of the anal canal; basal cell carcinomas are skin cancer that affects areas of the skin exposed to the sun; and gastrointestinal stromal tumors are likely to form in the stomach or small intestines.

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Anal Fistula

When one of the small glands inside the anus becomes blocked and develops an abscess, that abscess may develop into a fistula which is a small tunnel connecting the infected glad inside the anus to an opening on the skin. While most fistulas result from anal abscess, some may be caused by trauma, cancer, diverticulitis, sexually transmitted disease, tuberculosis or Crohn’s disease.

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Anorectal Diseases

Common anorectal conditions including hemorrhoids, fissure, and abscess. A comprehensive evaluation is performed to diagnose these conditions. Most patients can undergo in-office treatment using medications and/or hemorrhoidal banding (if needed). Outpatient, limited surgery using newer minimally invasive techniques is possible for other patients.

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Fecal And Urinary Incontinence

Both fecal and urinary incontinence issues range in severity from an occasional leak of urine or stool from a cough or sneeze to complete loss of control. Commonly nerve or muscle damage from childbirth, aging or physical disability is the cause, but things like constipation, surgery or illness can also be factors. Medical treatment and lifestyle changes can ease symptoms.

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Gastrointestinal Neuroendocrine Tumors

Gastrointestinal (GI) neuroendocrine tumors are a rare type of cancer that grows in the lining of the GI tract. They are also called GI carcinoid tumors. These tumors develop from neuroendocrine cells, a type of cell that makes hormones that support certain bodily functions. Neuroendocrine cells are most common in the GI tract, where they make hormones that help control digestion.

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GIST

A gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) is a type of tumor that occurs in the gastrointestinal tract, most commonly in the stomach or small intestine. This type of tumor is thought to grow from specialized cells found in the gastrointestinal tract. GISTs are usually found in adults between ages 40 and 70; rarely, children and young adults develop this type of tumor.

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Small Bowel Cancer

Small bowel cancer occurs in the small intestine. Small bowel cancer is rare. The small intestine, which is also called the small bowel, is a long tube that carries digested food between your stomach and your large intestine or colon. Having Crohn's disease, celiac disease, or a history of colonic polyps can increase one's risk of developing the disease. Surgery is the most common treatment. Additional treatments include chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or a combination of the three.

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Indeterminant colitis
Appendiceal cancer
Recurrent cancer
Gastrointestinal lymphoma
Presacral mass or tumor
Colon and rectal polyps
Lynch syndrome/ hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC)
Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP)
Other polyps and familial syndromes
Diverticular disease
Anal sphincter injury
Ostomy care
Endometriosis of the bowel
Anorectal abscess
Pilonidal cyst
Presacral or tailgut cyst

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Colon and Rectal Surgery

Conditions We Treat

Abdominal Pain and Pelvic Floor Disorders

Anal Cancer

Anal Fissure

Anal Fistula

Anorectal Diseases

Blood In The Stool

Cholangiocarcinoma

Colitis and Ulcerative Colitis

Colon Cancer

Colorectal Cancer

Dysplasia

Fecal And Urinary Incontinence

Gastrointestinal Neuroendocrine Tumors

GIST

Hemorrhoids

Rectal Cancer

Rectal, Uterine, Vaginal Prolapse

Small Bowel Cancer