Comprehensive Treatise on Anal Fissures: Insights into Anatomy, Biochemistry, and Holistic Health

Comprehensive Treatise on Anal Fissures: Insights into Anatomy, Biochemistry, and Holistic Health
Author: Dr. Spineanu Eugenia
Publisher: Dr. Spineanu Eugenia
Total Pages: 99
Release: 2024-09-27
Genre: Medical
ISBN:

This treatise serves as an exhaustive exploration into the multifaceted realm of anal fissures and fistulas, offering an in-depth analysis of their epidemiology, etiology, clinical presentation, and structural intricacies. The comprehensive journey through the anatomical and bio-chemical aspects includes a detailed examination of the anal canal's structural overview, blood supply, innervation, and anatomical variations, providing clinicians and researchers with a holistic understanding. Delving into the pathophysiology, the treatise elucidates the microtrauma, sphincter tone's role, inflammatory processes, and the chronicity of anal fissures. The molecular intricacies unfold in subsequent chapters, unraveling cellular responses to tissue injury, the role of inflammatory mediators, and the impact of cytokines, growth factors, and matrix metalloproteinases in tissue remodeling. Navigating beyond the medical intricacies, the treatise embarks on clinical history, physical examination, and a meticulous exploration of differential diagnoses. Diagnostic modalities, stool examination, and diet assessment are scrutinized to equip healthcare professionals with a comprehensive diagnostic toolkit. The treatise doesn't merely stop at diagnosis and treatment; it extends into conservative and pharmacological interventions, topical therapies, and surgical options. Chronic anal fissures, fistula formation, and implications for quality of life are thoroughly addressed, demonstrating a commitment to holistic patient care.

Obstetric Fistula

Obstetric Fistula
Author: Gwyneth Lewis
Publisher: World Health Organization
Total Pages: 82
Release: 2006
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9241593679

This practical manual has three main objectives: to draw attention to the urgent issue of obstetric fistula; provide background information along with principles for developing fistula prevention and treatment strategies and programmes; and contribute to the development of more effective services for women under treatment for fistula repair.

On Fistulae

On Fistulae
Author: Hippocrates
Publisher: Library of Alexandria
Total Pages: 16
Release:
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1465528067

Topics in Colorectal Surgery

Topics in Colorectal Surgery
Author: Francis Seow-Choen
Publisher: World Scientific
Total Pages: 414
Release: 2003
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9789812383747

Colorectal surgery is a very ancient art that has, over the last few decades, found a sound basis in science. Amongst its famous ancient practitioners was Hippocrates himself. Colorectal-surgical departments have been springing up worldwide and many of the surgical colleges and academies are beginning to see the importance of this branch of medicine. After rising from humble beginnings, the specialty of colorectal surgery is now a much-sought-after career amongst young doctors all over the world.Topics in Colorectal Surgery is an invaluable book from one of the leading colorectal centres in the world. It represents some of the most important lectures given over the last eight years at the Annual Singapore General Hospital Colorectal Week. This event has become an internationally acclaimed gathering and the book contains updated lecture notes from the last seven conferences. These lecture notes, together with the book chapters, contain material not often found in other books and will be a valuable source of reference for clinicians dealing with the problems discussed in the text.

Exploratory Research in the Social Sciences

Exploratory Research in the Social Sciences
Author: Robert A. Stebbins
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 84
Release: 2001-05-14
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 9780761923992

Robert Stebbins addresses an area of social science that receives scant attention: exploration as a methodological process. The author emphasises its importance then leads the reader through the process in a highly readable way.

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.

Colon and Rectal Surgery: Anorectal Operations

Colon and Rectal Surgery: Anorectal Operations
Author: Steven D. Wexner
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Total Pages: 817
Release: 2018-02-16
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1496348583

Part of the highly respected Master Techniques in Surgery series, Colon and Rectal Surgery: Anorectal Operations, 2nd Edition, provides the authoritative, up-to-date guidance you need to master both traditional techniques and innovative new procedures in colon and rectal surgery. Covering both basic and advanced procedures, this edition contains superbly illustrated, expertly written chapters covering virtually any colorectal surgical technique likely to be performed today. Each contributing author presents a real-world viewpoint on a particular surgery, and outstanding full-color illustrations provide visual support for every procedure.

Surgical Treatment of Colorectal Problems in Children

Surgical Treatment of Colorectal Problems in Children
Author: Alberto Peña
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 510
Release: 2015-04-14
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 331914989X

This superbly illustrated book on the surgical treatment of pediatric colorectal problems focuses in particular on the specific technical maneuvers that may be considered key to successful results. The presented management concepts are based on a database comprising over 5000 patients, more than 2300 of whom have been operated on by one of the authors as lead surgeon over the past 30 years. The full range of colorectal disorders in children is thus covered, from cloaca and fistulas to rare presentations. In addition, chapters are included on topics such as prenatal diagnosis, minimally invasive techniques, recent advances in imaging, and a bowel management program for fecal incontinence. Surgical Treatment of Colorectal Problems in Children is eminently a practical book. Clarity, simplicity and applicability are emphasized throughout. The excellence of the illustrations and photographs is a crucial feature and the reader will also have access to instructive videos of procedures.

Rectal Prolapse

Rectal Prolapse
Author: Donato F. Altomare
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 207
Release: 2008-03-08
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 8847006848

This textbook addresses the best way of evaluating patients with rectal prolapse, the underlying pathophysiology, the different surgical approaches, the expected functional results after surgery and the management of complex clinical conditions associated with this condition. It is an essential book that attempts to draw together material that could be of vital importance to surgeons around the world. The pathophysiology of rectal prolapse is still uncertain and its clinical and instrumental diagnostic assessment needs to be clarified.