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Category: Colon and Rectal Surgery
What is irritable bowel syndrome?
It is important to distinguish between irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which are different gastrointestinal conditions.
Colorectal cancer awareness: A leading surgeon’s essential insights
Paul Wise, MD, answers frequently asked questions about colorectal cancer.
What is colorectal cancer? Signs, symptoms, and risk factors
Take a closer look at colorectal cancer, its signs, symptoms, and risk factors.
Colorectal cancer prevention: Small steps that make a big difference
Five steps to help prevent colorectal cancer.
Six things to know about preventing cancer
Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, but there are steps you can take to prevent it or reduce your risk.
What to know about cancer screening guidelines in 2026
Screening tests can help detect cancer early, when it’s most treatable. Learn more about current guidelines.
What happens during a colonoscopy?
A colonoscopy is one of the most effective tools we have for detecting and preventing colorectal cancer.
Colorectal cancer: Know the signs
Understanding signs of colorectal cancer can help with early detection and treatment.
Kidd joins Section of Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colorectal surgery specialist joins faculty September 1.
Surgeons recognized among America’s best doctors in 2025
Vascular, colorectal surgeons named leading doctors by Newsweek and Statista.
Colorectal cancer care makes progress through steady support (Links to an external site)
As young-onset colorectal cancer diagnoses rise, we are innovating care, thanks to donors through the Foundation.
Colorectal surgeon expanding to Missouri Baptist
WashU Medicine physician to bring expertise in colon and rectal surgery to new location.
Embracing Life With an Ostomy Bag
Ostomy surgery can be life altering – but for many patients, it can uncover a newfound sense of freedom and a new outlook on life.
Who is Eligible for Colorectal Cancer Screening in 2022?
Learn more about the up-to-date screening guidelines and tests for eligible patients at risk of colorectal cancer.
Are Pelvic Floor Disorders a Normal Part of Aging?
Although these pelvic floor disorders become more common as women age, they do not have to be a normal part of aging.
Research Supports Short Course Radiation as a New Standard of Care for Rectal Cancer
Research conducted by investigators at Washington University School of Medicine has demonstrated the improvement of rectal cancer treatment through short course radiation therapy. This regimen may represent a new standard for treatment in eliminating localized rectal cancer.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease or Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
Inflammatory bowel disease and irritable bowel syndrome are two different gastrointestinal conditions. Learn more about each, and how Washington University Colon & Rectal Surgery provides team-based care for inflammatory bowel disease.
What is HIPEC surgery?
Learn about the benefits of HIPEC surgery for people in St. Louis with abdominal cancer.
Ask the Doctor: Colorectal Cancer with the Colorectal Team
Colorectal cancer is a type of cancer that develops in the lower intestine, either the colon or rectum, and causes symptoms such as bowel movement changes, pain and weight loss as it progresses. It is a common cancer that is often detected through regular screening and requires physician diagnosis from specific tests. Colorectal cancer is preventable, treatable and curable through surgical and radiation treatments. Washington University School of Medicine and Siteman Cancer Center provide patients with screening, diagnoses and treatment options.
Ask the Doctor: Diverticulitis with Dr. Kerri Ohman
Diverticulitis is the inflammation or infection of diverticula, small pouches commonly occurring in the colon. The presence of diverticula is known as diverticulosis. If one or several diverticula become inflamed or infected, diverticulitis develops. Diverticulitis causes abdominal pain, fever, nausea and a changes in bowel habits. Mild diverticulitis can be treated with rest, changes in diet and use of antibiotics, but severe or persistent attacks of diverticulitis requires surgery.
What to know about Hirschsprung disease
Hirschsprung disease is a congenital condition that causes issues with the digestive system. The bowel or colon is not able to contract due to a cell deficiency, leading to constipation and other digestive problems. Treatment for this condition includes surgery to repair the colon.
The Importance of Comfort: Patient Gender Selection in Colorectal Surgery
Colorectal screening, diagnosis and treatment are integral parts of overall health, but obstacles related to patient comfort can prevent effective medical intervention for colorectal illness. Having a diverse, accessible department of colorectal surgeons reassures patients and advances the optimal benefits for their colorectal health.
Meet the Residents: William Chapman and Brad Krasnick, Colorectal Surgery
Get to know residents William Chapman and Brad Krasnick in the General Surgery residency program, why they chose Washington University School of Medicine for their surgical training and what it’s like to be a resident in St. Louis.
Top Doctors 2021
Congratulations to the Department of Surgery faculty recognized on the 2021 Castle Connolly Top Doctors® list.
Colon and Rectal Surgeon Explains New Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines
Sean Glasgow, MD, explains the the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force’s new recommendations on when to get screened for colorectal cancer.
Colon and Rectal Surgery | 2020 Annual Report
The Department of Surgery 2020 Annual Report features clinical, research and educational accomplishments from the Section of Colon and Rectal Surgery.
The Rewarding Aspects of Being a Surgeon: with Kerri Ohman, MD
Kerri Ohman, MD, who joined the Section of Colon and Rectal Surgery in 2020 as an Assistant Professor of Surgery, shares her journey of becoming a colorectal surgeon and explains why she likes working at Washington University .
Colorectal Cancer Care
Washington University Colon and Rectal provides the highest level of care for patients with colorectal cancer.