USC Department of Colorectal Surgery
USC Department of Colorectal Surgery
PATIENT GUIDES
Introduction
Statistics Before Your Visit With The Doctor

Questions To Ask If You Are Healthy


Anatomy Of The Colon And Rectum
The Function Of The Colon
The Function Of The Rectum

Risk Factors
Factors To Increase Risk
Genetic Testing

High Risk Guidelines
Agents To Prevent Colon CancerReduce My Risk By Diet Hormone Pills

Signs And Symptoms
What Physicians Are Looking ForPolyps And Biopsies

Questions To Ask If You Have Been Diagnosed
Grade Of CancerGrowth Rate Surgery

Stomas And Colostomies
Margins

Colorectal Surgeries
Ileo-Pouch Anal Anastomosis (J-Pouch) Sphincter Repair

Before Surgery
Preparing For Surgery

Healing After Surgery
Radiation Therapy
Chemotherapy
Ileo-Pouch Anal Anastomosis Guide

 

 

 

 

 

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