title: Surgical alternatives in the treatment of polyposis coli.
abstract: The history of familial polyposis coli and its various surgical treatment alternatives are presented. Each form of treatment has advantages and disadvantages. The menu of alternatives allows the surgeon the freedom to choose the best option for each patient.
mesh_terms: D011125:Adenomatous Polyposis Coli / Q000601:surgery*; D001003:Anal Canal / Q000601:surgery*; D003082:Colectomy / Q000145:classification; D006801:Humans; D007081:Ileostomy; D007082:Ileum / Q000601:surgery*; D008722:Methods; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012007:Rectum / Q000601:surgery