Familial adenomatous polyposis primary prevention

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Overview

Effective measures for the primary prevention to prevent colon cancer in patients with familial adenomatous polyposis include colectomy or partial colectomy.

Primary prevention

The following methods can prevent colon cancer in patients with familial adenomatous polyposis include:

• Colectomy
• Partial colectomy

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