Coloproctology

This book offers up-to-date coverage of the full range of topics in coloproctology: anatomy, physiology, anal disorders, dermatology, functional disorders, inflammatory bowel disease, endometriosis, appendicitis, benign and malignant tumors, presacral tumors, laparoscopy, endoscopy, perioperative management, intestinal failure, abdominal wall reconstruction, emergencies, and pain syndromes. Each of the chapters on individual disorders provides a comprehensive overview on etiology, incidence, epidemiology, diagnostics, medical and surgical treatment, access, complications, and special considerations. In presenting data, care is always taken to refer to the best available level of evidence.

History Of The Division Of Coloproctology.- Anatomy of the Colon, Rectum, Anus and Pelvic Floor.- Physiology.- Haemorrhoids.- Anal fissure.- Anorectal Abscess and Fistula.- Perianal skin conditions.- Pilonidal Disease.- Faecal Incontinence.- Constipation.- Defaecation Disorders.- Rectal Prolapse, Intussusception, Solitary Rectal Ulcer.- Irritable Bowel Syndrome.- Ulcerative colitis.- Crohn's disease.- Indeterminate colitis.- Diverticular Disease.- Other Colitides.- Medical Treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease.- Endometriosis.- Appendicitis.- Benign Tumours.- Tumour Classification.- Genetics.- Colon Cancer.- Rectal cancer.- Anal Intraepithelial Neoplasia and Anal Cancer.- Peritoneal Malignancies and Colorectal Peritoneal Metastases.- Retrorectal Tumors.- Stomas and Stomatherapy.- Endoscopy - Diagnostics, therapeutic, surveillance, new techniques.- Anal and Rectal Trauma.- Colonic and Rectal Obstruction.- Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding.- Chronic pelvic and perineal pain.- Perioperative management.- Intestinal Failure.- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction.