Female fecundity before and after operation for familial adenomatous polyposis

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Authors

Kasper Ørding Olsen · Aarhus University Hospital

Svend Juul · Aarhus University

S Bülow · Hvidovre Hospital

Heikki Järvinen · Helsinki University Hospital

Arne Bakka · Akershus University Hospital

Jan Björk

Tom Öresland · Sahlgrenska University Hospital

Abstract

The significant reduction in female fecundity after ileal pouch-anal anastomosis should be communicated to young women with FAP before it is decided which surgical option to follow.

Topics & Keywords

Genetic factors in colorectal cancer Endometriosis Research and Treatment

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-beingGender equality

Publication Details

Published in: British journal of surgery

Volume 90, Issue 2, pp. 227-231

DOI: 10.1002/bjs.4082

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