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Colorectal considerations in pediatric patients.

Authors :
Gourlay DM
Source :
The Surgical clinics of North America [Surg Clin North Am] 2013 Feb; Vol. 93 (1), pp. 251-72. Date of Electronic Publication: 2012 Nov 03.
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

Colorectal disease in pediatric patients includes a spectrum of diseases, many of which have a significant impact on quality of life and warrant long-term follow-up and treatment into adulthood. Although many diseases, such as inflammatory bowel disease and colon cancer, are managed similar to adults, other disease processes are more common to pediatric patients and are the focus of this article.<br /> (Copyright © 2013 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1558-3171
Volume :
93
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
The Surgical clinics of North America
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
23177075
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.suc.2012.09.017