Coloproctology
Coloproctology is a medical specialty dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions affecting the rectum and colon. These include constipation, diarrhoea, rectal bleeding and inflammatory bowel disease. Coloproctology also involves the assessment and treatment of the pelvic floor, which can affect the rectum and anus. Treatment of these conditions can be via dietary or lifestyle changes, medication, or surgical intervention. Coloproctology is an important specialty as it enables the early detection and management of many common and often life-altering conditions, ensuring the best quality of life for patients.
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1 journal(s) foundColon And Rectal Cancer
ISSN: 2471-7061
Type: Open Access Journal
Editor-in-Chief: Basem Azab, M.D., Clinical Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine
Internal medicine academic faculty attending
Medical director of anticoagulation center
Staten Island University Hospital
Department of Surgery
Colorectal cancer is cancer that starts in the colon or rectum. The colon and the rectum are parts of the large intestine, which is the lower part of the body's digestive system. During digestion, food moves through the stomach and small intestine into the colon. The colon absorbs water and nutrients from the food and stores waste matter (stool).