Handbook of Colorectal Surgery

Part 1 Basic concepts and patient evaluation: anatomy; pathophysiology; history and physical exam; radiology; endoscopy. Part 2 Peroperative management: preoperative preperation; anaesthetic management; postopertive management; stomas. Part 3 Disease processes: Hirschsprung's disease and colorectal anomalies; functional colorectal disorders; diverticular disease; inflammatory bowel disease - ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease; rectal prolapse and intussusception; haemorrhoidal disease; fustula in ano and abscess; pruritis ani and fissure-in-ano; pilonidal disease; sexually transmited diseases; polyps; malignancy - colon, rectum, and anus; minimally invasive surgery.