Polyps of the Colon & Rectum
Polyps are abnormal growths rising from the lining of the large intestine (colon or rectum) and protruding into the intestinal canal lumen). Some polyps are flat; others have a stalk.
Pilonidal Disease
Pilonidal disease is a chronic infection of the skin in the region of the buttock crease The condition results from a reaction to hairs embedded in the skin, commonly occurring in the cleft between the buttocks. The disease is more common in men than women and frequently occurs between puberty and age 40. It is also common in obese people and those with thick, stiff body hair.
Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
For most people, having a bowel movement is a seemingly automatic function. For some individuals, the process of evacuating stool may be difficult. Symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction include constipation and the sensation of incomplete emptying of the rectum when having a bowel movement.
Ostomy
An ostomy is a surgically created opening connecting an internal organ to the surface of the body. Different kinds of ostomies are named for the organ involved. The most common types of ostomies in intestinal surgery are an "ileostomy" (connecting the ileal part of the small intestine to the abdominal wall) and a "colostomy" (connecting the colon, or, large intestine to the abdominal wall).
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder, affecting an estimated 15% of the population. It is one of the several conditions known as functional gastrointestinal disorders. This means the bowel may function abnormally, but tests are normal and there are no detectable structural problems. The treatment for IBS is medical, and surgery is not indicated for this problem.
