Clin Colon Rectal Surg 2022; 35(05): 402-409
DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1746189
Review Article

Colon and Rectal Cancer Management in Low-Resource Settings

Sonja Boatman
1   Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
,
Harika Nalluri
1   Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
,
Wolfgang B. Gaertner
1   Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
› Author Affiliations

Abstract

Colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence is rising in low- and middle-income countries, which also face disproportionate mortality from CRC, mainly due to diagnosis at late stages. Various challenges to CRC care exist at multiple societal levels in underserved populations. In this article, barriers to CRC care, strategies for screening, and treatment in resource-limited settings, and future directions are discussed within a global context.

Disclosures

• W.B.G. disclosures: Intuitive surgical (proctor, speaker), Coloplast (MD advisory board, consultant), Applied Medical (consultant), BD (advisory board, consultant).


• S.B. and H.N.: No disclosures.




Publication History

Article published online:
13 September 2022

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