Colon and Rectal Surgery
Conditions We Treat
Anorectal Disease
Hemorrhoids are swollen, inflamed veins around the lower rectum or anus, either inside the anus or under the skin. Also called piles, hemorrhoids are common in both men and women, and often result from straining to have a bowel movement. Other causes include pregnancy, aging and chronic constipation or diarrhea.
Go to Detail PageA pilonidal cyst is a fluid-filled sac near the tailbone, usually at the top of the buttocks. They're caused by loose hair penetrating the skin and becoming embedded.
Go to Detail PageA tailgut cyst is a rare, non-cancerous growth that develops in the area near the lower spine and rectum, in an area called the presacral space. It forms at birth from tissue that forms a tail in the womb and doesn't fully disappear.
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