Nicholas D Carr

Progress in Colorectal Surgery Nicholas D Carr 2005 edition

Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Progress in Colorectal Surgery covers a variety of topics of current interest to the colorectal specialist. Recognizing that the surgeon does not work in isolation, the book integrates recent progress in imaging techniques for the anal canal and rectum, and highlights medico-legal considerations.; Print version record.; EBSCO complete collection. Review Quotes: From the reviews: "An up-to-date, comprehensive analysis of recent developments in diagnosis and treatment of malignant and the most frequent benign diseases of the colon and rectum. a ] A very interesting book that could be considered a handy guide in everyday activities not only for gastroenterologists, surgeons and oncologist, but also for general practitioners. Medical students too could find it a valuable overview compendium." (L. S. Schipani, Digestive and Liver Disease, Vol. 38, 2006) Description for Sales People: Progress in Colorectal Surgery covers a variety of topics of current interest to the colorectal specialist. Recognizing that the surgeon does not work in isolation, the book integrates recent progress in imaging techniques for the anal canal and rectum, and will highlight medico-legal considerations. The book discusses key concepts that will assist general surgeons and colorectal consultants in their management of patients with a broad spectrum of anorectal and colonic disorders. It will be particularly useful to trainees approaching the final intercollegiate examination who have expressed a specialist interest in colorectal surgery. With a problem-oriented slant, this book is essential reading for all those with an interest in coloproctology. Table of Contents: 1. The Effective and Efficient Management of Patients with Rectal Bleeding to Identify the Few with Cancer Michael R Thompson, E T Swarbrick, B G Ellis, I Heath, L F Wood and W S Atkin 2. Screening for Colorectal Cancer John H Scholefield and Susan J Ritchie 3. Familial Colorectal Cancer Sunil Dolwani and Julian R Sampson 4. Advances in the Medical Treatment of Crohn s disease Sara McCartney and Michael JG Farthing 5. The Management of Perianal Crohn s Disease Arthur Allan and Philip E Bearn 6. Investigation and Management of Malignant Anal Canal Tumours Najjia N Mahmoud and Robert D Madoff 7. Difficult Intra-operative Problems in Pelvic Surgery Finlay JM Curran and Nigel A Scott 8. Functional Reconstruction of the Perineum and Pelvic Floor Alan D McGregor 9. The management of Inoperable Rectal Cancer Sarah T O Dwyer 10. The Role of the Oncologist in the Treatment of Colorectal Cancer Shibani Nicum, Rachel Midgley and David J Kerr 11. Investigation of Functional Bowel Disorders PJ Arumugam, John Beynon and Bharat Patel 12. Innovations in the Treatment of Fecal Incontinence Susan C Parker and Amy Thorsen 13. Surgical Management of Constipation Ian G Finlay and Andrew A Renwick"