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Diverticulitis: What to Know and How to Prevent It
In these instances, the affected diseased part of the colon may need to be removed. Diverticulitis prevention starts at home. Eliminating risk factors – primarily lifestyle-related factors ...
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Colon Resection
diverticulitis, or Crohn's disease. The goal of bowel resection is to take out the part of the colon or rectum where the problem is. If the doctor is removing cancer from the colon, nearby lymph nodes ...
Pope Francis' hospital stay is extended due to 'polymicrobial infection'
The 88-year-old pontiff was initially admitted to the hospital on Friday for bronchitis. On Monday, the Vatican said test results show Francis has "a polymicrobial infection of the respiratory tract." ...
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Pope Francis remains hospitalized. Here's a look at the pontiff's long medical history.
In 2021, Pope Francis underwent surgery for a diverticular stenosis of the colon in which 13 inches of his colon was removed, per previous from Vatican News and USA TODAY. He spent 10 days at the ...