Main description:

The ASCRS Textbook of Colorectal Surgery is the first official textbook of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, adhering to the principals of evidence-based practice and utilizing ASCRS practice parameters. Each chapter correlates with the core curriculum developed by the Program Director's Association in Colorectal Surgery. In addition, a ground-breaking online component is updated periodically with new information.

Contents:

Anatomy (Colon, Rectum, Anus) & Embriology (Normal & Abnormal).- Physiology: Colonic.- Physiology: Anorectal.- Diagnostic Evaluations: Physiologic Testing (PNTML, Manometry, Defecogram).- Diagnostic Evaluations: Endoscopy (Rigid, Flexible, Complications).- Diagnostic Evaluations: Radiology/Nuclear/PET, CT Colography.- Diagnostic Evaluations: Ultrasound.- Preoperative Management: Bowel Preparation, Medical Evaluation.- Postoperative Management: Pain & Anesthetic, Fluids & Diet.- Postoperative Complications.- Benign Anorectal: Hemorrhoids.- Benign Anorectal: Anal Fissure, Anal Stenosis.- Benign Anorectal: Abscess and Fistula.- Benign Anorectal: Rectovaginal Fistula.- Benign Anorectal: Hidradentis Suppurativa, Pilonidal Disease.- Benign Anorectal: Perianal Dermatology & Pruritis Ani.- STD.- Benign Colon -- Diverticular Disease.- Benign Anorectal: Volvulus.- GI Bleeding: Massive & Vascular Malformations, Occult.- Endometriosis.- Trauma: Colonic (Abdominal), Anorectal, Foreign Body.- Colon Cancer: Evaluation and Staging and Etiology.- Colorectal Neoplasms: Screening & Prevention.- Colorectal Neoplasms: Polyps.- Polyposis Syndromes.- Colon Cancer Evaluation and Staging.- Colon Cancer Surgical Management.- Rectal Cancer Evaluation and Staging.- Rectal Cancer Surgical Management.- Adjuvant Therapy.- Colorectal Cancer Follow-up.- Colorectal Cancer: Locally Advanced & Recurrent.- Colorectal Cancer: Metastatic (Paliation).- Anal Cancer: Anal Margin, AIN.- Anal Cancer Presacral.- Miscellaneous Neoplasms.- Hereditary Nonpolyposis Colorectal Cancer (HNPCC).- IBD: Diagnosis & Evaluation.- IBD: Medical Management.- IBD: Surgical Management Ulcerative Colitis.- IBD: Surgical Management Crohn's.- Miscellaneous & Other Colitidies (Proctitis).- Stomas: Creation & Management (Enterostomal Therapy).- Stomas: Complications.- Functional Disorders: Incontinence.- Prolapse, Solitary Rectal Ulcer and Colitis Cysticia Profunda.- Constipation, Other Motility Disorders, Irritable Bowel Syndrome.- Pelvic Floor Disorders, Pain, Levator Syndrome.- Laparoscopic Techniques in Colorectal Surgery.- Pediatric: Hirschsprung's, Anorectal Malformations and Other.- Socioeconomic.- Ethics.- Critically Reviewing/Biostatistics (Levels of Evidence, Outcomes, Quality of Life).- Surgical Education.- Medical-Legal