Bowel resection for colorectal cancer
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Bowel resection for colorectal cancer
Anatomy of the colon and rectum
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The bowel (intestine) extends from the opening where food leaves the stomach to the opening where feces leaves the body (anus). The bowel helps to process food, absorb nutrients and water, and get rid of waste. The last parts of the bowel are the colon and rectum.
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| Primary Medical Reviewer | Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Arvydas D. Vanagunas, MD - Gastroenterology |
| Last Updated | December 1, 2006 |
| Last updated: | December 01, 2006 |
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| Reviewed By: | Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine, Arvydas D. Vanagunas, MD - Gastroenterology |
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