An ileostomy can be formed in any part of the ileum but is ... In addition to the end stoma, a mucous fistula may be formed to allow any mucus in the distal, defunctioned bowel segment to be drained.

This includes a sore throat, a runny nose, fever, and the buildup of mucus in the nose and throat. Many of us may have witnessed our elders (or even tried ourselves) throwing out or spitting the ...

This unusual bacteria lives in our large intestine and survives off of mucin—the layer of mucus that covers the large intestine's surface. Mucin provides a small but important separation between ...

This is called a fistula. The abscess or fistula may drain mucus ... Some people who have had ostomy surgery (either ileostomy or colostomy) may pass mucus from the rectum. With an ostomy, stool ...

Scientists have now created a new adhesive that combines the stickiness of mussel’s natural glue with the slimy, germ-repelling nature of mucus. Trying to stick wet surfaces together is an ...

Background and objective Mucous fistula refeeding (MFR) aims to maximise bowel function when an ostomy is active after abdominal surgery, by introducing the proximal ostomy effluent into the distal ...

But scientists recently made an unexpected discovery: Many particles are sporting parachutes made of mucus. Researchers observed this phenomenon when they brought a newly invented type of ...

Black coloured mucus or phlegm coughed up can be a serious sign of an underlying illness. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr. Vidit Kapoor, Assistant Professor, Medical Oncology, Amrita ...

Bronchial rheoplasty (BR) significantly reduced mucus plugging in adults with chronic bronchitis (CB), based on new data presented at the American Thoracic Society International Conference.

Smoking affects how much mucus a person’s body produces and how thick it is. People can take steps to manage mucus, such as drinking plenty of water, trying controlled coughing, and quitting ...

Brown: And he wondered what would happen if he added some of his nasal mucus to a bacterium he was studying. Intagliata: This, by the way, is Kevin Brown. He’s curator of the Alexander Fleming ...

Mucus, it turns out, is nothing to sniff at. Wildly complex and just as versatile, this stuff is a true miracle. So grab a tissue and prepare to be surprised by the multitude of species ...