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@ASCRS_1
Official account for The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. Mentions/retweets are views of individual users & do not represent the society.
Bannockburn, IL 60015
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    Nov 4, 2019
    Congratulations to @slsteinmd1 on being elected as the 2019-2020 AWS @WomenSurgeons president! Dr. Stein was also recently elected to our @fascrs_updates Executive Council, and she has been an invaluable member of our society! Thank you! #HardWorkPaysOff
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    May 27, 2018
    Myth #7: Prophylactic surgery prevents future emergency surgery. Mostly false! Diverticulitis is not a progressive disease. Initial presentation is usually the worst. Only 4-5% of uncomplicated diverticulitis episodes have a complicated recurrence. #uncomplicateddiverticulitis
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    Apr 26, 2020
    We are saddened to announce that our immediate @ASCRS_1 past-president Dr David Margolin passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, after a heroic battle with lung cancer. To the end, he remained a leader, friend, and master surgeon with unparalleled dedication to his patients
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    May 17, 2018
    Myth #5: Diverticulitis gets worse over time. Not true! The first attack is typically the worst attack, and the risk of progression from uncomplicated disease to a surgical emergency is less than 5%. Read our practice parameters here: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24509449
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    May 14, 2018
    Diverticulitis Myth #4: Surgery required after 2 attacks of uncomplicated diverticulitis. In 2018, decision for surgery based less on # of attacks & more on disease severity/pain/disability. Patients with mild symptoms can have 20+ attacks & not require surgery. #CateredApproach
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    May 8, 2018
    Diverticulitis Myth #2: Young patients (<50) need surgery after a single uncomplicated attack. Not true! Disease severity is similar for older and younger patients, and surgical decision making is the same for patients above and below the age of 50. #AgeIsJustaNumber
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    Jan 22, 2020
    Seeds, nuts & popcorn don’t cause #diverticulitis, nor do patients w/ diverticulosis or a history of diverticulitis need to avoid them. It's not clear why this disease happens in some, but increasing the fiber in your diet might help keep it at bay. bit.ly/2MglAzr
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    @ASCRS_1
    May 4, 2018
    Myth #1: Nuts, seeds, and popcorn cause diverticulitis and should be avoided. False! A landmark 2008 population study found no association between nut/corn/popcorn consumption and diverticular disease, so go nuts! ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18728264
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    May 31, 2018
    Myth #10: Urgent surgery for perforated diverticulitis = #colostomy. Not true! Not all needing immediate surgery for complicated diverticulitis have colectomy w/colostomy. Stable patients w/ localized inflam./infection, primary anastomosis +/- proximal diverting stoma possible.
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    Jun 5, 2022
    Replying to @rahila_essani @PSugarbaker and 5 others
    Dr Sugarbaker is not a member of our society. His comments are horrible and unacceptable. Decisions on IRA vs ileostomy are complex, tailored to the individual patient, and completely unrelated to sex.
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    @ASCRS_1
    Nov 5, 2019
    .@debby_keller is the recipient of an NIH K grant and a junior faculty award at @ColumbiaSurgery. Learn more about her in the latest ASCRS #YoungSurgeon Spotlight: bit.ly/36keYIF
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    Apr 30, 2022
    #ASCRS22 is here! We're so excited to be #TogetherAgain.
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    Jul 6, 2018
    What is a fistula? Also known as fistula-in-ano, a fistula is a tunnel between the rectum and the outside skin most commonly on the buttocks. ow.ly/1A5530kQ2gj
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    Jan 19, 2020
    We now have 10,000 followers! In celebration, we have a new look and a new username: @ASCRS_1 . Different logo, same great content. Thank you to everyone for your collaboration and expertise! #ColorectalSurgery #ColorectalResearch #ASCRS20 #SurgEd #SoMe4Surgery