Bookedited by Sue Clark.
Summary: "Colorectal Surgery meets the needs of surgeons in higher training and practising consultants for a contemporary and evidence-based account of this sub-specialty that is relevant to their general surgical practice. It is a practical reference source incorporating the most current information on recent developments, management issues and operative procedures. The text is thoroughly referenced and supported by evidence-based recommendations wherever possible, distinguishing between strong evidence to support a conclusion, and evidence suggesting that a recommendation can be reached on the balance of probabilities"--Publisher's description.
Contents:
Anorectal investigation
Colonoscopy and flexible sigmoidoscopy
Colorectal cancer
Colorectal cancer and genetics
Surgery for colon cancer
Surgery for rectal cancer
Perioperative chemotherapy and radiotherapy for colorectal cancer
Advanced and recurrent colorectal cancer
Anal cancer
Diverticular disease
Ulcerative colitis
Crohn's disease
Intestinal failure
Incontinence
Functional problems and their surgical management
Functional problems and their medical management
Anal fistula: evaluation and management
Minor anorectal conditions.