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Pope Leaves Hospital 10 Days After Colon Surgery
- Robin Foster
- July 14, 2021
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Ten days after surgery to remove half of his colon, Pope Francis has been discharged from a Rome hospital.
The Associated Press reported that a car carrying Francis, 84, left Rome's Gemelli Polytechnic hospital and traveled to the Vatican on Wednesday morning.
Pope Francis' Recovery From Surgery Going Well: Vatican
- Ernie Mundell and Robert Preidt
- July 9, 2021
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Pope Francis' treatment and recovery are proceeding as planned after his intestinal surgery on July 4, the Vatican said Friday in its daily medical update.
It said the 84-year-old pontiff is walking, working and has celebrated mass at the Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, and ...
Tips for Preventing Diverticulitis
- Len Canter
- August 9, 2019
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Although colonoscopy screens for cancer, it can also uncover a common condition called diverticulosis.
This is when one or more pockets develop in the colon wall, often in the large bowel. These pockets occur over time, possibly from not getting enough fiber in your ...