Dr. Adam Augustus Klipfel M.D.
Colon and Rectal Surgeon
334 East Ave Pawtucket RI, 02860About
Dr. Adam Klipfel is a colon and rectal surgeon practicing in Pawtucket, RI. Dr. Klipfel specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. As a colon and rectal surgeon, Dr. Klipfel often treats conditions like rectal cancer, colon cancer, hemorrhoids, anal fissures and diverticulitis. Colon and rectal surgeons may be referred to you by your gastroenterologist if your doctor believes you need a surgical procedure.
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Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Acute abdomen and Clostridium difficile colitis: still a lethal combination.
- Rapunzel syndrome causing gastric emphysema and small bowel obstruction.
- Retroperitoneal perforation of the duodenum and necrotizing extension to the scrotum.
- A better cell cycle target for gene therapy of colorectal cancer: cyclin G.
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