Diseases of the Colon (Gastroenterology and Hepatology Book 9)

This first reference to comprehensively address both the medical and surgical management of diseases affecting the colon, this source spans the wide array of colorectal disorders including rectal prolapse, irritable bowel syndrome, benign and malignant colonic tumors, fissures and ulcers, and Crohn's colitis, among other ailments. With chapters by world leaders in the field, this guide analyzes diagnostic and imaging techniques for disease evaluation and management including advances in colonoscopy, radiology, and surgery. Spans A Wide Array Of Colorectal Disorders Including Rectal Prolapse, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Benign And Malignant Colonic Tumors, Fissures And Ulcers, And Crohn's Colitis, Among Other Ailments. Analyzes Diagnostic And Imaging Techniques For Disease Evaluation And Management Including Advances In Colonoscopy, Radiology, And Surgery. Pt. I. Colonic Development -- Pt. Ii. Disorders Of Function -- Pt. Iii. Diagnostics, Imaging And Therapeutic Techniques For Colonic Evaluation And Intervention -- Pt. Iv. Infectious Disorders -- Pt. V. Vascular Disorders -- Pt. Vi. Motor Disorders -- Pt. Vii. Neoplastic Disorders Of The Colon -- Pt. Viii. Inflammatory (noninfectious) Bowel Disorders -- Pt. Ix. Anorectal Disorders -- Pt. X. Miscellaneous/other Colonic Disorders. Edited By Steven D. Wexner, Neil Stollman. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Addresses the medical and surgical management of diseases affecting the colon. This book spans disorders including rectal prolapse, irritable bowel syndrome, benign and malignant colonic tumors, fissures and ulcers, and Crohn's colitis, among other ailments. It analyzes diagnostic and imaging techniques for disease evaluation and management