
Colon and rectal surgery
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Doctors who specialize in colon and rectal surgery can help by
- managing hemorrhoids, anal fissures and fistula
- using endoscopy and sigmoidoscopy to evaluate and treat colon cancer, polyps and other conditions
- performing surgery for conditions like colon or rectal cancer or diverticulitis
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Source: American Board of Medical Specialties; American Medical Association; Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, Lexicon: Dictionary of Health Care Terms, Organizations and Acronyms for the Era of Reform, 1994
Reviewed by: Steven Bergeson, MD, medical director of quality, Allina Health clinics; J Richard Sheely, MD, medical director, Allina Health clinics
First published: 11/6/2012
Last reviewed: 8/17/2004