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K. Daniel Riew, M.D.

K. Daniel Riew, M.D. the Mildred B. Simon Professor or Orthopaedic Surgery, chief of the Cervical Spine Center and director of the Cervical Spine Institute finds balance between work and family.

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Symptoms of Blocked Salivary Glands

My husband has a painful swelling under his jaw on the left side when he eats. It lasts for several days, then gradually goes away. What could this be?

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There is no reason to live with “eyelid droop”, the sagging of upper eyelids that can affect your vision and give eyes a hooded appearance.

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International Health - Centers of Excellence: Colorectal Cancer Surgery

Surgical techniques are used to successfully treat colon and rectal cancer. These techniques create low connections in the pelvis to preserve sphincter function, which helps eliminate the need for colostomy. At Washington University, our colorectal surgeons work with oncologists and radiation oncologists to offer the best set of treatment options for each patient.

Colorectal Surgery Group

Overview

Washington University colorectal surgeons (pictured above) have some of the highest colorectal cancer cure rates and some of the lowest recurrence rates reported in the United States. These surgeons have achieved this success by removing surrounding tissue that is at risk of further cancer invasion. Barnes-Jewish Hospital also has one of 25 U.S. residency programs in colon and rectal surgery. Consequently, it is in an excellent position to train future academic colorectal surgeons.

Specialized Services

Surgical treatment for cancer of the colon and rectum:

Diagnosis and screening

Screening colonoscopy

Transrectal ultrasound for rectal cancer staging

Management of sporadic and hereditary colon and rectal cancers:

Hereditary Nonpolyposis Colorectal Cancer (HNPCC) syndrome

Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP)

Multidisciplinary approach to cancer treatment:

Radiation Oncology

Medical Oncology

Gastroenterology

Enterostomal therapy

Treatment techniques: