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Overview, Surgical ProceduresOverview
The large intestine, or colon, is the lower part of the digestive tract. Diseases of the colon are common, and more than one-half million surgical procedures are performed in the United States every year to treat them. Indications for colon resections include: Colon cancer Diverticular disease Gastrointestinal bleeding Inflammatory bowel disease Intestinal polyps Large bowel obstruction During a colon resection, the diseased part of the bowel is removed and th...Read the full article
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