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The term refers to colin(large intestine ) and rectum: colorectal surgeon for example does surgical procedures pertaining to those areas.

Dr. Fernando Austin reviewed this

48 year experience in Gastroenterology

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

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