BookDavid E. Beck, Steven D. Wexner, Janice F. Rafferty, [editors].
Summary: "This revised fourth edition edited by David Beck, Steven Wexner, and Janice Rafferty, intended for practicing surgeons, strikes a perfect balance between evidence-based medicine, in-depth details, and clinical pearls. The result is a highly engaging and authoritative tome in the grand tradition of Philip Gordon and Santhat Nivatvongs. Building on the widely acclaimed previous editions' reputation for superb quality and reader-friendliness, the fourth edition includes contributions from an expanded cadre of internationally known experts. Significant advances have been made in this field since the third edition was published"--Provided by publisher.
Contents:
Part I: Essential considerations
Surgical anatomy of the colon, rectum, and anus
Colonic and anorectal physiology
Diagnosis of colorectal and anal disorders
Colonoscopy
Preoperative and postoperative management of colorectal surgery patients
Part II: Anorectal disease
Ambulatory and anorectal procedures
Hemorrhoids
Fissure-in-ano and anal stenosis
Anorectal abscess and fistula-in-ano
Pilonidal disease
Perianal dermatologic disease
Condyloma acuminatum
Other sexually transmitted illnesses
Fecal incontinence
Rectovaginal and rectourethral fistulas
Retrorectal tumors
Perianal and anal canal neoplasms
Part III: Colorectal disorders
Rectal prolapse
Benign neoplasms of the colon and rectum
Colorectal cancer: screening, surveillance, and follow-up
Colon carcinoma: epidemiology, etiology, pathology, and diagnosis
Colon carcinoma: treatment
Other malignant lesions of the colon and rectum
Rectal adenocarcinoma
Ulcerative colitis
Crohn’s disease
Diverticular disease of the colon
Volvulus of the colon
Large bowel obstruction
Mesenteric vascular diseases
Radiation injuries to the small and large intestines
Intestinal stomas
Constipation
Part IV: Other considerations
Traumatic injuries of the colon, rectum, and anus
Colorectal complications of colonic disease and complication management
Unexpected intraoperative findings and complex preoperative decisions
Miscellaneous conditions of the colon and rectum