CAN FISSURES LEAD TO COLON CANCER?
No! Persistent symptoms need careful evaluation, however, since conditions other than fissure can cause similar symptoms. ——————————————————————————– The executive office of the 1,800-member American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons is located in the Chicago suburb of Arlington Heights. Board-certified colon and rectal surgeons complete a residency in general surgery, plus an additional year in colon and rectal surgery. They also pass an intensive examination conducted by the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery administered after successful completion of written and oral examinations conducted by the American Board of Surgery. For additional information or a list of colorectal surgeons in your area, contact: American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons 85 W.
