Current Topics in Colorectal Surgery / / John Camilleri-Brennan, editor

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910741321003321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: London : , : IntechOpen, , 2023
• ISBN: 1-83962-336-5
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (268 pages)
• Disciplina: 616.33
• Soggetti: Gastrointestinal & colorectal surgery; Colectomy; Colon (Anatomy) - Endoscopic surgery
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Nota di contenuto: 1. Introductory Chapter: Challenges in Colorectal Surgery - Identifying Preoperative Risk Factors -- 2. Understanding New Ideas in Cryptoglandular Fistula-in-Ano -- 3. Sphincter Preserving Techniques in Anal Fistula Treatment -- 4. Pathophysiology, Natural History and Approaches to Treatment and Prevention of Radiation Proctitis -- 5. Current Elective Surgical Treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
• Sommario/riassunto: Surgery for colorectal disease, especially that involving minimal-access techniques, continues to evolve at a fast pace. This book provides a comprehensive and current overview of some specialist areas in this field. Chapters discuss colorectal cancer, including information on anatomy, investigations, and treatment. Other topics addressed include the pathophysiology and management of benign colorectal disease, fistula-in-ano, and inflammatory bowel disease. This book is an invaluable resource for physicians, surgeons, nurses, and allied healthcare professionals.