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Colorectal cancer (rectum/rectum)

The colon cancer (carcinoma) is one of the most common tumor diseases. Here we distinguish between Colon cancer (colon carcinoma) and Rectal cancer (rectal carcinoma) distinguished.

Colorectal cancer symptoms

Any Change in bowel habitssuch as diarrhea alternating with constipation, is an alarm signal and must be clarified immediately. A classic symptom of colorectal cancer is visible or hidden Blood in stool. The latter can be achieved by a so-called Hemoccult test can be identified. Other non-specific symptoms are Bloated feeling, Fatigue, Weight loss, Night sweats, Fever and anemia (lower Hemoglobin value).

Diagnostics

At the University Hospital for Surgery Salzburg, we ensure a painless diagnosis of rectal cancer with the help of the "gentle colonoscopy": Through a premedication (short anesthesia) the patients feel the Colonoscopy hardly.

In the case of tumors that affect the rectum, our clinic performs a supplementary Magnetic resonance imaging as well as a endoluminal ultrasound. Special Tumor marker in the blood are used to monitor the progress and determine the success of the therapy.

The elective doctor is there for his patient.

Colorectal cancer treatment

In the case of carcinomas affecting the rectum, depending on the size extension of the tumor, a Pretreatment with a combination of Radiation and chemotherapy with subsequent Operation to the optimal success of the therapy.

For all surgical procedures, we use the tissue-conserving minimally invasive method on. This means less wound pain, smaller scars and faster recovery. Whenever possible, we will try to use a side exit (anus preter = Stoma) to avoid.

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