Do We Underestimate Colorectal Cancer Patients Under 50?

<b> Introduction:</b> Early-onset colorectal cancer (EOCRC) accounts for approximately 10% of all colorectal cancers (CRCs). EOCRC has a certain hereditary predisposition and distinct clinicopathological and molecular features compared to the traditional average-onset of colorectal cancer (AOCRC). As previous publications have shown, EOCRC has a more advanced TNM stage and a more aggressive tumor histopathology.

Closing Perianal Fistulas Using a Laser: Long-Term Results in 103 Patients.

Background: Primary closure of the fistula tract using energy emitted by a radial fiber connected to a diode laser is a novel procedure for treating perianal fistulas.

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the long-term effectiveness of this new technique.

Design: The surgical objective was to seal the fistula tract using laser energy.