Surgical Treatment of Colorectal Problems in Children

Introduction.- History.- Basic Anatomy and Physiology.- Prenatal Diagnosis.- Neo-Natal Management.- Colostomy.- Imaging.- Bowel Preparation.- Perineal Fistula.- Bulbar Fistula.- Prostatic Fistula.- Bladder Neck Fistula.- No Fistula.- Minimally Invasive Approach.- Re-Operations on Male Patients.- Vestibular Fistula.- Cloacas.- Cloacal Exstrophy.- Bowel Management.- Operations to Administer Enemas.- Urologic Problems.- Hirschsprung's Disease.- Idiopathic Constipation.- Perianal Fistula.- Posterior Sagittal Approach for Other Conditions.- Rare, Complex Defects.- Associated Defects in General.- Future, Advances.- Long Term Follow-Up.- Sacrococcygeal Teratoms.- ARM in Developing Countries.- Hemorrhoids.- Polyps.- Angiodysplasia Gastro Rectal Heterotopia Rectal Bleeding.

"Authored by the individual who has made his life's work this narrow set of congenital anomalies, this is, without a doubt, the single most definitive book on anorectal anomalies since the landmark work and text of Douglas Stephens. ... Anyone faced with the care of these children will find this book a treasure trove ... ." (Robert M. Arensman, Doody's Book Reviews, October, 2015)