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Techniques in Coloproctology
Published in: Techniques in Coloproctology 3/2014

01-03-2014 | Authors' Reply

Reply to comment by Karlitz and Provencale: Results from an American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons survey on the management of young-onset colorectal cancer

Authors: S. Warrier, M. Kalady, R. Kiran, J. Church

Published in: Techniques in Coloproctology | Issue 3/2014

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We thank Drs. Karlitz and Provenzale for their thoughtful and insightful comments [1]. Our suspicion in performing the study [2] was that there would be great variability among surgeons in their treatment of young patients with colorectal cancer. Indeed, the data support the need for further education for surgeons, and possibly, this should be extended to gastroenterologists as well. A multidisciplinary approach is important in the diagnostics and treatment of colorectal cancer, and early involvement of genetic counselors or referral to familial cancer clinics should be sought where appropriate. …
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Karlitz J, Provenzale D (2013) Invited comment on Warrier et al.: hereditary colorectal cancer screening and management practices by colorectal surgeons. Tech Coloproctol. doi:10.​1007/​s10151-013-1080-1
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Warrier SK, Kalady MF, Kiran RP, Church JM (2013) Results from an American society of colon and rectal surgeons survey on the management of young-onset colorectal cancer. Tech Coloproctol. doi:10.​1007/​s10151-013-1052-5
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Title
Reply to comment by Karlitz and Provencale: Results from an American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons survey on the management of young-onset colorectal cancer
Authors
S. Warrier
M. Kalady
R. Kiran
J. Church
Publication date
01-03-2014
Publisher
Springer Milan
Published in
Techniques in Coloproctology / Issue 3/2014
Print ISSN: 1123-6337
Electronic ISSN: 1128-045X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10151-013-1089-5

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