Colon Cancer - Series
1. Normal anatomy
2. Indication
3. Incision
4. Procedure
5. Aftercare
Indication
Colon cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States. Risk factors include a diet low in fiber and high in fat, certain types of colonic polyps, inflammatory bowel disease (such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis), and certain hereditary disorders
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Review Date : 7/20/2001
Reviewed By : A.D.A.M. Medical Illustration Team
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