
Dr. James W Fleshman MD
Colon and Rectal Surgeon
4921 Parkview Pl Suite 8c Saint Louis MO, 63110About
Dr. James Fleshman is a colon and rectal surgeon practicing in Saint Louis, MO. Dr. Fleshman specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. As a colon and rectal surgeon, Dr. Fleshman 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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SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Sodium hyaluronate carboxymethylcellulose-based bioresorbable membrane (Seprafilm)--does it affect tumor implantation at abdominal wound sites?
- Selection criteria for treatment of rectal cancer with combined external and endocavitary radiation.
- Use of endoanal ultrasound in patients with rectovaginal fistulas.
- The effect of the surgeon and the pathologist on patient survival after resection of colon and rectal cancer.
- Surgical treatment of rectal cancer.
- AGA technical review on the diagnosis and care of patients with anal fissure.
- Supplemental perioperative fluid administration increases tissue oxygen pressure.
- Rectal prolapse and other pelvic floor abnormalities.
- Obesity decreases perioperative tissue oxygenation.
- Hand-assisted laparoscopic colectomy techniques.
- Fibrin glue treatment of complex anal fistulas has low success rate.
- American Gastroenterological Association technical review on the diagnosis and treatment of hemorrhoids.
- Outcomes, risk of other malignancies, and need for formal mapping procedures in patients with perianal Bowen's disease.
- Sentinel lymph node mapping for adenocarcinoma of the colon does not improve staging accuracy.
- Pneumoperitoneum does not influence trocar site implantation during tumor manipulation in a solid tumor model.
Dr. James W Fleshman MD's Practice location
Practice At 4921 Parkview Pl Suite 8c
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Ralph Silverman MD12345 West Bend Dr. Saint Louis MO 63128
- Dr. Elisa H Birnbaum MD4921 Parkview Pl Saint Louis MO 63110
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- Dr. Steven R Hunt MD4921 PARKVIEW PL SAINT LOUIS MO 63110
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