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Familial adenomatous polyposis.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  19793567     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Patients with FAP are guaranteed to have one major abdominal surgery in their life. They are also subject to cancers and benign disorders in other organ systems, some of which can be life threatening. Steering a course through life while avoiding preventable disease and complications of treatment, and maintaining good quality of life is a challenge for health care givers, patients, and their families. A successful voyage calls for clinical cooperation between providers and patients, education and understanding, and expertise and experience. FAP patients and families should be involved in a registry or genetic center, not to the exclusion of local practitioners but to their benefit. In this way the best of care is given and the best of outcomes ensured.
Authors:
James Church
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Surgical oncology clinics of North America     Volume:  18     ISSN:  1558-5042     ISO Abbreviation:  Surg. Oncol. Clin. N. Am.     Publication Date:  2009 Oct 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2009-10-01     Completed Date:  2009-12-11     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9211789     Medline TA:  Surg Oncol Clin N Am     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  585-98     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Colorectal Surgery, Sanford R. Weiss Center for Hereditary Colorectal Neoplasia, Digestive Diseases Institute, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA. churchj@ccf.org
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adenomatous Polyposis Coli* / genetics,  surgery
Female
Humans
Male
Pedigree

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