Which is the most appropriate initial treatment for Colorectal carcinoma?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Surgical resection
- Step 1: Colorectal carcinoma is treated with surgical resection.
Answer
Surgical resection.
Why not the others: 'Oral laxatives and fibre': this does not treat a tumour. 'Antibiotics for diverticulitis': there is no infection. 'Haemorrhoidectomy': it treats piles.
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