Considering an increase in the life expectancy leading to a rise in the elderly population, it is
important to recognize the changes that occur along the process of aging. Gastrointestinal …

Since the development of the fiberoptic colonoscope in the late 1960s, colonoscopy has
been a useful tool to diagnose and treat various intestinal diseases. This article reviews the …

Introduction Colon cancer therapy is primarily surgical. Advanced age does not represent a
contraindication to surgery. We analyse the results of surgery in ultra 75 patients undergoing …

Background Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) of early superficial colorectal carcinomas
is nowadays accepted as the gold standard treatment for this type of neoplasia. Aim This …

Aim of the study is to highlight difficulties faced by an inexperienced surgeon in approaching
endorectal-ultrasound, trying to define when learning curve can be considered complete. A …

要旨 消化管毛細血管拡張症は大腸に最も多く, 間欠的で再発性の出血をしばしば起こす.
その出血は約 40% で自然止血が期待できるが, 輸血や入院を必要とする出血となることもある …