Colon Polyps

References

Citations

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Author:	Carrie Henley Monica Rhodes	Last Updated: July 23, 2007
Medical Review:	Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine Peter J. Kahrilas, MD - Gastroenterology Andrew Swan, MD, CCFP, FCFP - Family Medicine
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