The sigmoid colon is the last section of the bowel — the part that attaches to the rectum. It pushes feces along the bowel tract. It’s about a foot and a half long (around 40 centimeters) and is ...

Colostomy procedures can help with managing several conditions, including diverticulitis and colon cancer. There are four main types, each suited to different scenarios. A colostomy is a type of ...

Dear Dr. Gott: Please speak to the effectiveness of the sigmoidoscopy versus the colonoscopy in detecting disease. My primary care physician performs a sigmoidoscopy every year as part of my physical.