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The colon and rectal surgeon is a specialist, which is trained to diagnose and treat different types of diseases of the colon, rectum, intestinal tract, anal canal, and perianal region by surgical and medical means. This type of surgeon also deals with other tissues and organ, such as the female reproductive system, and liver involved with intestinal disease. Colon and rectal surgeons also have the necessary expertise to diagnose and frequently manage anorectal conditions such as fissures-painful tears in the anal lining, hemorrhoids; fistulal and abscesses (infections found around the rectum and anus) in the office setting. These specialists also treat complications of the colon and intestine and perform endoscopic procedures in order to treat and evaluate problems such as polyps (precancerous growth), inflammatory medical conditions and cancer. A colon and rectal surgeon requires six years of training as well as general surgery training. Salary for this type of position ranges between $158,000-$318,000.
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