Intestinal Polyps and Polyposis: From Genetics to Treatment and Follow-up

Delaini, G.G.; Nicholls, John; Skricka, Tomas; Colucci, Gianluca

Nowadays, we are dealing more frequently with the entity of large intestine polyps, as endoscopy and bowel cancer screening programmes are rapidly expanding. Often a single polyp is involved, but more complex situations are also encountered, including the well-defined pattern of polyposis. These situations can fall into a gray area, not only for diagnosis, but also for the correct treatment and follow-up. New developments in pathophysiology and treatment options are leading to new questions. This handbook aims to offer a integrated approach for all physicians (doctors) who deal with these issues, by presenting up-to-date discussion from genetics through treatment, to implications of genetic counseling. It will also help specialists to offer more "evidence-based" treatments, by implementing the best clinical individual judgement informed by the best current scientific evidence.

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Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2008-12-11

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9788847011236

DOI: 10.1007/978-88-470-1124-3

Dimensions: 260.0cm x193.0cm

Pages: 246.0