List signs and symptoms of large bowel obstruction. Discuss the diagnostic aids available for diagnosis of large bowel obstruction. Discuss factors which predispose the development of colon carcinoma. Identify the common symptoms of carcinoma of the colon, rectum and anus. Discuss the appropriate laboratory and x-ray studies for the diagnosis and treatment of carcinoma of the colon, rectum and anus.
Outline appropriate preoperative and post operative management.
Discuss the role of radiotherapy and chemotherapy in management of patients with carcinoma of the colon, rectum and anus. Discuss the role of CEA in the diagnosis and follow-up of patients with carcinoma of the colon. Using Duke's classification and TNM staging, discuss the staging and five year survival of carcinoma of the colon and rectum. Discuss the effect obstruction or perforation have on the prognosis of colon cancer. Identify appropriate learning issues for further study and learn about resources for information.