Bookedited by Jerome D. Waye, Douglas K. Rex, Christopher B. Williams.
Summary: The second edition is written by some of the world's foremost experts in the field of colonoscopy and colonic imaging. Every chapter has been updated and 5 new chapters have been added to include the latest information and advances in the field of colonoscopy. Drawing on the vast experience of the authors it covers every area of medicine that impacts on colonoscopy, including virtual colonography, pathology, techniques for pediatric and adult procedures, and legal aspects concerning colonoscopy. The book is focused on patient care, and provides explanations on how to perform the procedure effectively and make the best outcome for your patients. It serves as a detailed manual of procedures, extensively illustrated with diagrams and photographs. The book includes a companion DVD with supplementary material: a lecture on the history of colonoscopy, interviews with famous gastroenterologists, demonstrations of techniques, and typical and unusual cases.
Contents:
Section 1. General aspects of colonoscopy
Section 2. Preparations: general
Section 3. Preparation of the patient
Section 4. Preparation of endoscopist
Section 5. Indications, contraindications and screening
Section 6. Reports and imaging
Section 7. Instrument and accessories
Section 8. Neoplasia
Section 9. Technique
Section 10. Clinical use and results of colonoscopy
Section 11. Surveillance
Section 12. Pediatric colonoscopy
Section 13. Vitual colonoscopy
Section 14. The future.