Colon Polyps and the Prevention of Colorectal Cancer

This book explains clearly the nature of colon polyps and their relationship with colorectal cancer, which is among the three most common cancers in both men and women. Up-to-date information is provided on anatomy, pathology, types of polyp and their treatment, and the performance of colonoscopy. P...

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Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Engin, Omer (Editor)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2015.
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Online Access:Full Text via HEAL-Link
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