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In a systematic review and meta-analysis evaluating surgical outcomes in low rectal cancer patients who underwent early vs late ileostomy reversal, the former appears to be less beneficial than the latter in terms of surgical complications.

For patients who have undergone curative resection for nonmetastatic colorectal cancer (CRC), performing circulating tumour DNA (ctDNA) methylation analysis during surveillance facilitates earlier detection of recurrences suitable for curative therapy, according to interim data from the phase III FIND trial.

Individuals with a high inflammatory diet are at increased risk of constipation, suggests a study. Moreover, gender and physical activity may influence such relationship.