Intestinal polyps and polyposis: from genetics to treatment and follow-up

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 canfall 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.

• ISBN: 978-88-470-1568-5
• Editorial: Springer
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Fecha Publicación: 31/07/2012
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés