Anal and Rectal Diseases Explained

Anal and Rectal Diseases Explained
Author: Eli Ehrenpreis
Publisher: Remedica
Total Pages: 225
Release: 2003
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1901346676

This work examines rectal and perianal complaints. It covers the variety of techniques, such as endoscopic ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging, employed for the evaluation of these disorders. As well as new pharmacotherapies, topical therapies and new surgical treatments.

Anal and Rectal Diseases

Anal and Rectal Diseases
Author: Eli D. Ehrenpreis
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 275
Release: 2011-11-06
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1461411025

Anal and Rectal Diseases: A Concise Manual provides a succinct reference on the subject for clinicians, including primary care physicians, gastroenterologists, general surgeons, physician's assistants and nurse practitioners. Presented in a consistent structural style that provides both a general summary of individual topics within the field along with additional details to assist those with some background knowledge in the subject area, this handy volume provides information related to the field of anorectal disease in a format that is easily accessible for rapid acquisition of knowledge. Each topic is outlined in a multidisciplinary fashion with the medical, surgical, and pathological aspects clearly detailed in each section. Each section clearly describes the condition with up-to-date management guidelines and precious clinical pearls. The volume features high quality illustrations in the form of elegant hand drawn figures, tables, photographs of physical findings, endoscopic finds and radiographs. The clinical photographs and x-rays will be of great value to gastroenterologists whose specialty is not coloproctology. Chapters on computerized tomographic colography (virtual colonoscopy) and others cover the newer technologies employed for diagnostic purposes in these diseases. Anal and Rectal Diseases: A Concise Manual provides clinicians with a tool for rapid consultation for direct patient care and management.

Current Therapy in Colon and Rectal Surgery E-Book

Current Therapy in Colon and Rectal Surgery E-Book
Author: Victor W. Fazio
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 539
Release: 2016-09-13
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323296912

For more than 25 years, Current Therapy in Colon and Rectal Surgery has been the go-to resource for preparing for the American Board of Surgery certification exam. Following in this tradition, the 3rd Edition offers a comprehensive, contemporary summary of treatment options for colorectal diseases, with a focus on practical clinical science and applications. In a single, portable volume, you'll find complete coverage of new diagnostic modalities, medical therapeutics, and surgical treatment options, including minimally invasive surgery. Easy to read and digest, it provides a quick consultation with experts on the essentials of colon and rectal surgery. - Consult this title for a quick overview before you enter the OR, and use it as a review tool for board certification and recertification. - Nearly 100 succinct chapters, just 3 or 4 pages each, written by leading experts in colorectal surgery. - Five chapters devoted exclusively to different aspects of rectal cancer. - Other key topics include minimally invasive surgery, reparative surgery, maturing outcomes, and managing surgical risk. - New chapters focus on hot topics such as intestinal transplants, enhanced recovery programs, and the management of peristomal hernias. - Updated information on the molecular biology of colorectal cancer and its implications for therapy.

Colorectal Cancer Screening

Colorectal Cancer Screening
Author: Joseph Anderson, MD
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2011-04-23
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1607613980

Colorectal Cancer Screening provides a complete overview of colorectal cancer screening, from epidemiology and molecular abnormalities, to the latest screening techniques such as stool DNA and FIT, Computerized Tomography (CT) Colonography, High Definition Colonoscopes and Narrow Band Imaging. As the text is devoted entirely to CRC screening, it features many facts, principles, guidelines and figures related to screening in an easy access format. This volume provides a complete guide to colorectal cancer screening which will be informative to the subspecialist as well as the primary care practitioner. It represents the only text that provides this up to date information about a subject that is continually changing. For the primary practitioner, information on the guidelines for screening as well as increasing patient participation is presentedd. For the subspecialist, information regarding the latest imaging techniques as well as flat adenomas and chromoendoscopy are covered. The section on the molecular changes in CRC will appeal to both groups. The text includes up to date information about colorectal screening that encompasses the entire spectrum of the topic and features photographs of polyps as well as diagrams of the morphology of polyps as well as photographs of CT colonography images. Algorithms are presented for all the suggested guidelines. Chapters are devoted to patient participation in screening and risk factors as well as new imaging technology. This useful volume explains the rationale behind screening for CRC. In addition, it covers the different screening options as well as the performance characteristics, when available in the literature, for each test. This volume will be used by the sub specialists who perform screening tests as well as primary care practitioners who refer patients to be screened for colorectal cancer.

New Concepts in the Management of Septic Perianal Conditions

New Concepts in the Management of Septic Perianal Conditions
Author: Riyadh Mohammad Hasan
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 106
Release: 2018-06-27
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0128161124

New Concepts in the Management of Septic Perianal Conditions provides a comprehensive review of the medically important basic and clinical aspects of perianal diseases in adults. This book presents current, medically important information in the rapidly changing field of anorectal diseases, including significant topics like perianal abscess and fistula. It provides an accurate source of clinically relevant information that is presented clearly and succinctly, making it perfect for the diagnosis, treatment and management of septic perianal conditions. - Provides comprehensive coverage of anorectal disease treatments from ancient to current times - Covers the various pathologies that affect the perianal region, the best tools to diagnose these problems, and how to tackle each problem through medical and surgical approaches - Combines anatomy, epidemiology and pathology to bring a complete picture of perianal conditions together in one reference

Colonic Motility

Colonic Motility
Author: Sushil K. Sarna
Publisher: Biota Publishing
Total Pages: 159
Release: 2010-11-01
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1615041516

Three distinct types of contractions perform colonic motility functions. Rhythmic phasic contractions (RPCs) cause slow net distal propulsion with extensive mixing/turning over. Infrequently occurring giant migrating contractions (GMCs) produce mass movements. Tonic contractions aid RPCs in their motor function. The spatiotemporal patterns of these contractions differ markedly. The amplitude and distance of propagation of a GMC are several-fold larger than those of an RPC. The enteric neurons and smooth muscle cells are the core regulators of all three types of contractions. The regulation of contractions by these mechanisms is modifiable by extrinsic factors: CNS, autonomic neurons, hormones, inflammatory mediators, and stress mediators. Only the GMCs produce descending inhibition, which accommodates the large bolus being propelled without increasing muscle tone. The strong compression of the colon wall generates afferent signals that are below nociceptive threshold in healthy subjects. However, these signals become nociceptive; if the amplitudes of GMCs increase, afferent nerves become hypersensitive, or descending inhibition is impaired. The GMCs also provide the force for rapid propulsion of feces and descending inhibition to relax the internal anal sphincter during defecation. The dysregulation of GMCs is a major factor in colonic motility disorders: irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and diverticular disease (DD). Frequent mass movements by GMCs cause diarrhea in diarrhea predominant IBS, IBD, and DD, while a decrease in the frequency of GMCs causes constipation. The GMCs generate the afferent signals for intermittent short-lived episodes of abdominal cramping in these disorders. Epigenetic dysregulation due to adverse events in early life is one of the major factors in generating the symptoms of IBS in adulthood.

The ASCRS Manual of Colon and Rectal Surgery

The ASCRS Manual of Colon and Rectal Surgery
Author: David E. Beck
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 1042
Release: 2009-06-12
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0387734406

The ASCRS Textbook of Surgery of the Colon and Rectum offers a comprehensive textbook designed to provide state of the art information to residents in training and fully trained surgeons seeking recertification. The textbook also supports the mission of the ASCRS to be the world’s authority on colon and rectal disease. The combination of junior and senior authors selected from the membership of the ASCRS for each chapter will provide a comprehensive summary of each topic and allow the touch of experience to focus and temper the material. This approach should provide the reader with a very open minded, evidence based approach to all aspects of colorectal disease. Derived from the textbook, The ASCRS Manual of Surgery of the Colon and Rectum offers a “hands on” version of the textbook, written with the same comprehensive, evidence-based approach but distilled to the clinical essentials. In a handy pocket format, readers will find the bread and butter information for the broad spectrum of practice. In a consistent style, each chapter outlines the condition or procedure being discussed in a concise outline format – easy to read, appropriately illustrated and referenced.

Diseases of the Abdomen and Pelvis 2018-2021

Diseases of the Abdomen and Pelvis 2018-2021
Author: Juerg Hodler
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 262
Release: 2018-03-20
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3319750194

This open access book deals with imaging of the abdomen and pelvis, an area that has seen considerable advances over the past several years, driven by clinical as well as technological developments. The respective chapters, written by internationally respected experts in their fields, focus on imaging diagnosis and interventional therapies in abdominal and pelvic disease; they cover all relevant imaging modalities, including magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, and positron emission tomography. As such, the book offers a comprehensive review of the state of the art in imaging of the abdomen and pelvis. It will be of interest to general radiologists, radiology residents, interventional radiologists, and clinicians from other specialties who want to update their knowledge in this area.

Clinical Gynecology

Clinical Gynecology
Author: Eric J. Bieber
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 1127
Release: 2015-04-23
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1107040396

Written with the busy practice in mind, this book delivers clinically focused, evidence-based gynecology guidance in a quick-reference format. It explores etiology, screening, tests, diagnosis, and treatment for a full range of gynecologic health issues. The coverage includes the full range of gynecologic malignancies, reproductive endocrinology and infertility, infectious diseases, urogynecologic problems, gynecologic concerns in children and adolescents, and surgical interventions including minimally invasive surgical procedures. Information is easy to find and absorb owing to the extensive use of full-color diagrams, algorithms, and illustrations. The new edition has been expanded to include aspects of gynecology important in international and resource-poor settings.

Geriatric Gastroenterology

Geriatric Gastroenterology
Author: C. S. Pitchumoni
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 660
Release: 2012-07-26
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1441916237

As aging trends in the United States and Europe in particular are strongly suggestive of increasingly older society, it would be prudent for health care providers to better prepare for such changes. By including physiology, disease, nutrition, pharmacology, pathology, radiology and other relevant associated topics, Geriatric Gastroenterology fills the void in the literature for a volume devoted specifically to gastrointestinal illness in the elderly. This unique volume includes provision of training for current and future generations of physicians to deal with the health problems of older adults. It will also serve as a comprehensive guide to practicing physicians for ease of reference. Relevant to the geriatric age group, the volume covers epidemiology, physiology of aging, gastrointestinal physiology, pharmacology, radiology, pathology, motility disorders, luminal disorders, hepato-biliary disease, systemic manifestations, neoplastic disorders, gastrointestinal bleeding, cancer and medication related interactions and adverse events, all extremely common in older adults; these are often hard to evaluate and judge, especially considering the complex aging physiology. All have become important components of modern medicine. Special emphasis is be given to nutrition and related disorders. Capsule endoscopy and its utility in the geriatric population is also covered. Presented in simple, easy to read style, the volume includes numerous tables, figures and key points enabling ease of understanding. Chapters on imaging and pathology are profusely illustrated. All chapters are written by specialists and include up to date scientific information. Geriatric Gastroenterology is of great utility to residents in internal medicine, fellows in gastroenterology and geriatric medicine as well as gastroenterologists, geriatricians and practicing physicians including primary care physicians caring for older adults.