Irritable Bowel Disease – Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis
Dr. Kerry Hammond, assistant professor of surgery at the Digestive Disease Center at MUSC, discusses Irritable Bowel Disease, the most common forms of which are Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. She explains what conditions may warrant a surgical procedure (either planned or emergent) for a patient with Irritable Bowel Disease, and what studies may be conducted prior to surgery. Dr. Hammond concludes this podcast by outlining what preventative measures a patient with Ulcerative Colitis should take due to the increased risk of cancer associated with the disease. (Source: MUSC Digestive Health Podcast)
Source: MUSC Digestive Health Podcast - April 5, 2014 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
Tests and Procedures: Gastric Stapling (Restrictive) Surgery
Detailed information on gastric stapling surgery, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, after care, an anatomical illustration of the digestive system, and an illustration of a gastric stapling procedure (Source: MUSC Digestive Health Podcast)
Source: MUSC Digestive Health Podcast - April 5, 2014 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
Appendicitis: Treatment and Care
Dr. Chris Streck talks about the minimally invasive surgical approach for treating children with appendicitis. Dr. Streck distinguishes between the traditional therapies and laproscopic techniques currently utilized for removing an appendix. He concludes by noting the benefits of a center like MUSC Children’s Hospital, which specializes in the care of children. (Source: MUSC Digestive Health Podcast)
Source: MUSC Digestive Health Podcast - April 5, 2014 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
Digestive Health: Minimally Invasive Surgery for Pyloric Stenosis in Infants
Dr. Chris Streck talks about the minimally invasive surgical treatment of pyloric stenosis, which causes blockage of food from the stomach into the rest of the digestive tract. He notes the prevalence of pyloric stenosis and elucidates advancements in the standard of care for this medical problem. Dr. Streck points to the benefits of the laproscopic approach practiced at the MUSC Children’s Hospital. (Source: MUSC Digestive Health Podcast)
Source: MUSC Digestive Health Podcast - April 5, 2014 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
Tests and Procedures: Barium Enema
Detailed information on barium enema, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, after care, and an anatomical illustration of the digestive system at MUSC (Source: MUSC Digestive Health Podcast)
Source: MUSC Digestive Health Podcast - April 5, 2014 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
