Diseases of the Colon (eBook)

This first reference to comprehensively address both the medical and surgical management of diseases affecting the colon, this source spans the wide array of colorectal disorders including rectal prolapse, irritable bowel syndrome, benign and malignant colonic tumors, fissures and ulcers, and Crohn's colitis, among other ailments. With chapters by world leaders in the field, this guide analyzes diagnostic and imaging techniques for disease evaluation and management including advances in colonoscopy, radiology, and surgery.An essential reference for clinicians caring for patients with colonic disease, this source:features nearly 40 chapters written by both gastroenterologists and colorectal surgeons to provide multidisciplinary care strategies and recommendationshighlights core information using reader-friendly tables and summariessupplies and abundance of surgical and endoscopic images for correct navigation and understanding of anatomical structures

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This first reference to comprehensively address both the medical and surgical management of diseases affecting the colon, this source spans the wide array of colorectal disorders including rectal prolapse, irritable bowel syndrome, benign and malignant colonic tumors, fissures and ulcers, and Crohn's colitis, among other ailments. With chapters by