Intestinal blockages in cats are relatively common and are caused by accidental ingestion of foreign objects, such as toys or string. Cats with long fur can have intestinal blockages from swallowing ...

ROME — Pope Francis was admitted to the hospital for intestinal surgery Wednesday, the latest malady to befall the 86-year-old pontiff who had part of his colon removed two years ago. Francis was ...

Pope Francis went to the hospital on Wednesday for surgery on his intestine, two years after he had 13 inches of his colon removed because of an inflammation and narrowing of the large intestine. The ...

An anastomosis from colon surgery can take several weeks to fully heal. Checking in with your care team is important, as problems such as anastomotic leakage need immediate attention. If a section of ...

"I remember crying and being terrified," mom Katie Moser said of the moment she learned that something was wrong during the ...