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Colorectal Cancer: Pathophysiology, Surgical Options and Colostomy Nursing Care

Tumours of the colon and rectum from risk factors and the adenoma-carcinoma sequence through the surgical options: segmental resection, abdominoperineal resection with permanent colostomy, and temporary or palliative stoma. The second half is nursing care - stoma irrigation, peristomal skin protection, drainage pouch care, and supporting body image and sexuality after a colostomy.

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