A periampullary duodenal diverticulum compresses the distal bile duct, leading to obstructive jaundice in a patient without ...

The workings of the small intestine have long been a mystery, but now we are discovering the hidden roles this organ plays in ...

Your small intestine is around five metres long, making it the longest section of your digestive tract. Although it is longer than your large intestine it has a smaller diameter. This is why it's ...

Key takeaways: Adults with obesity and type 2 diabetes had a mean 14 kg reduction in body weight 1 year after undergoing Revita. HbA1c declined from 9.6% at baseline to 7.2% at 1 year.

The digestive system is the series of tubelike organs that convert our meals into body fuel. There are about 30 feet (9 meters) of these convoluted pipeworks, starting with the mouth and ending ...

The superior mesenteric artery is one of the major arteries from the aorta (your body’s main artery). The main artery is pretty muscular and may hinder food movement through the small intestine.