What is a tailgut cyst?
What is a tailgut cyst?
They are rare congenital lesions, with an estimated occurrence of one tailgut cyst per 40,000 births. They are typically found behind the anus-rectum junction. Based on their location, they can be grouped with other lesions as those located behind the rectum or those located in front of the sacrum.
Rectovaginal Fistula
Rectovaginal Fistula
A canal forms between the rectum and the vagina, leading to the passage of gas and feces from the vagina. The most common cause of this condition is childbirth trauma. Additionally, previous surgeries can also lead to rectovaginal fistula. Rectal surgery, pelvic floor surgery, hemorrhoid surgery, or local tumor excision are procedures where rectovaginal fistula may occur.
How is cancer treated if it has progressed to surrounding organs?
How is cancer treated when spread to surrounding organs?
In gastrointestinal cancers, radiological examinations such as CT or MRI show adherence of the cancer to surrounding tissues or organs. For example, colon cancer involving the small intestine, stomach cancer affecting the spleen, rectal cancer involving the prostate or uterus, and pancreatic cancer affecting the portal veins can be cited as examples.