Alternative treatments for prophylaxis of colorectal cancer in familial adenomatous polyposis
Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) is a rare, hereditary disease characterized by the presence of 100 or more adenomas distributed throughout the colon and rectum. If untreated, colorectal cancer develops in almost 100% of FAP patients. As prophylactic treatment, proctocolectomy with ileal pouch-a...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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The Japan Society of Coloproctology
2017-07-01
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| Series: | Journal of the Anus, Rectum and Colon |
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| Online Access: | https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jarc/1/3/1_/_pdf/-char/en |