Gallbladder polyps are common findings in abdominal ultrasound exams, appearing in about 4.5% of adults. While most of them do not have malignant potential, a small percentage – between 4% …
Anorectal manometry is an examination used to evaluate the function of the rectum and sphincter apparatus. Its utility is mainly valued in patients who present functional disorders, such as intestinal …
Introduction Gallbladder polyps are usually incidental findings diagnosed during abdominal ultrasound exams or during cholecystectomy. They usually do not present symptoms, but occasionally they can cause discomforts similar to those …
Treating and caring for an oncology patient should go beyond the knowledge of high complexity and evidence-based that is updated every day. A solid doctor-patient relationship with expectation management and …
Unfortunately, many patients at the time of diagnosis already have locally advanced gastric tumors, which cannot be removed by surgical procedure, or signs of systemic disease. In Brazil, this number …
Incidence of anal and anal canal cancer Squamous cell carcinoma of the anus and anal canal has a low incidence in the general population (1-2/100,000 people-year). However, when associated with …
Gastric cancer (GC) is the fifth most common cancer in the world. It is estimated that over one million new cases of GC occur annually. Remnant gastric cancer, or gastric …
Colorectal tumor has a major impact on global health and, according to INCA data, it ranked second in incidence in both sexes in our country in 2020. Complications resulting from …
Obesity is a public health problem with increasing incidence. In this article we will discuss its concept, etiology, classification and consequences. Concept and epidemiology Consequences of obesity Metabolic syndrome Classification …
Risk factors commonly associated with the development of gastric cancer (GC) include chronic infection with Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), low intake of fruits and vegetables, high salt consumption, smoking, and …
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