Patient Booklet Krames® Colorectal Surgery

Features

• A new edition booklet with a focus on colorectal and colorectal cancer surgery This edition supports informed consent and shared decision discussions about colorectal cancer from screeing and diagnosis to colostomy and recovery Topics: colon anatomy and function; tests for cancer screening; includes cancer staging for colorectal cancer; details the progression of polyp to cancer; getting ready for colorectal surgery; during surgery
• common types of colorectal resection; medical art on APR for rectal cancer; if a stoma is needed - discusses colostomy and ileostomy; before and after surgery checklist; when to call your doctor; chemotherapy and radiation therapy; good havits for colon health 16 pages
• full-color photography and enhanced anatomical artwork