Background Controversy exists whether young patients diagnosed with colorectal cancer
have a poorer prognosis. Although younger patients are more likely to have certain poor …

The modern management of rectal cancers continues to evolve. With the release of data
from new landmark randomized controlled trials (RAPIDO, PRODIGE-23), total neoadjuvant …

BACKGROUND: Health care costs and wait times for colorectal cancer treatment are increasing
in Canada, but the association between the 2 remains unclear. OBJECTIVE: This study …

The rectum has distinctive anatomic and physiologic features, which increase the risk of local
spread and recurrence among rectal cancers as compared to colon cancers. Essential to …

Background and Objectives Wait times are a growing concern in Canada's publicly‐funded
healthcare system. We sought to determine if increased wait times for colorectal cancer (CRC…

Locally advanced T4 rectal cancer represents a complex clinical condition that requires a
well thought-out treatment plan and expertise from multiple specialists. Paramount in the …

Background Meckel’s diverticulum is an embryologic remnant of the vitelline duct, occurring
in approximately 2% of the adult population. A hernia containing a Meckel’s diverticulum is …

BACKGROUND: A large proportion of Canadians experience fecal incontinence, with no
avenue for effective treatments. The Ottawa Hospital has recently started a percutaneous tibial …

Background Establishment of the Acute Care Surgical Service (ACSS) has dramatically
changed the management of acute, nontrauma surgical patients in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Its …

A retrospective case-control and cohort analysis of hemodialysis patients was done to identify
risk factors for spondylodiscitis. These risk factors included bacteremia, receipt of blood …