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ASCRS Textbook of Colon and Rectal Surgery

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ISBN-10: 0387248463

ISBN-13: 9780387248462

Edition: 2007

Authors: James W. Fleshman, David E. Beck, Steven D. Wexner, John H. Pemberton, Bruce G. Wolff

List price: $299.00
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The ASCRS Textbook of Colon and Rectal Surgery is the first official textbook of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS) (www.fascrs.org) that adheres to the principals of evidence-based practice and utilizes ASCRS practice parameters. Written by top experts in the specialty, each chapter correlates with the core curriculum developed by the Program Director's Association in Colorectal Surgery. Chapters include Anatomy, Physiology, Genetics, Diagnostic Evaluation, and Perioperative Management. In addition, a ground-breaking online component is updated periodically with new information for the busy surgeon. A distinguished editorial group includes Dr. James Fleshman, Dr.…    
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Book details

List price: $299.00
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: Springer
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 810
Size: 8.50" wide x 11.00" long x 1.50" tall
Weight: 5.984
Language: English

Foreword
Preface
Contributors
Anatomy and Embryology of the Colon, Rectum, and Anus
Physiology: Colonic
Anal Physiology
Physiologic Testing
Diagnostic Evaluations-Endoscopy: Rigid, Flexible Complications
Diagnostic Evaluations-Radiology, Nuclear Scans, PET, CT Colography
Endoluminal Ultrasound
Preoperative Management-Risk Assessment, Medical Evaluation, and Bowel Preparation
Postoperative Management: Pain and Anesthetic, Fluids and Diet
Postoperative Complications
Benign Anorectal: Hemorrhoids
Benign Anorectal: Anal Fissure
Benign Anorectal: Abscess and Fistula
Benign Anorectal: Rectovaginal Fistulas
Pilonidal Disease and Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Perianal Dermatology and Pruritus Ani
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Benign Colon: Diverticular Disease
Colonic Volvulus
Lower Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
Endometriosis
Colon and Rectal Trauma and Rectal Foreign Bodies
Colorectal Cancer: Epidemiology, Etiology, and Molecular Basis
Screening for Colorectal Neoplasms
Polyps
Polyposis Syndromes
Colon Cancer Evaluation and Staging
Surgical Management of Colon Cancer
The Preoperative Staging of Rectal Cancer
Surgical Treatment of Rectal Cancer
Adjuvant Therapy for Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal Cancer Surveillance
Management of Locally Advanced and Recurrent Rectal Cancer
Colorectal Cancer: Metastatic (Palliation)
Anal Cancer
Presacral Tumors
Miscellaneous Neoplasms
Hereditary Nonpolyposis Colon Cancer
Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Diagnosis and Evaluation
Medical Management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Surgical Management of Ulcerative Colitis
Surgery for Crohn's Disease
Less-common Benign Disorders of the Colon and Rectum
Intestinal Stomas
Stoma Complications
Incontinence
Rectal Prolapse
Constipation
Pelvic Floor Disorders
Laparoscopy
Pediatric: Hirschsprung's, Anorectal Malformations, and Other Conditions
Healthcare Economics
Ethical and Legal Considerations
Critically Reviewing the Literature for Improving Clinical Practice
Surgical Education: A Time for Change
Legal Considerations
Index