Anal Fissure and Stenosis
Anal fissure is a common anorectal disorder resulting in anal pain and bleeding. Fissures can either heal spontaneously and be classified as acute, or persist for 6 or more weeks…
GASTROENTEROLOGY
Anorectal Physiology and Testing
A good understanding of anorectal physiology is essential for the diagnosis and appropriate treatment of various anorectal disorders, such as fecal incontinence, constipation, and pain. This article reviews the physiology…
Anorectal Anatomy and Imaging Techniques
The rectum and anus are two anatomically complex organs with diverse pathologies. This article reviews the basic anatomy of the rectum and anus. In addition, it addresses the current radiographic…
Dedication
To my wife, Kammy, for her constant understanding and unending love and emotional support. And to my sons, Connor, Christopher, and Luke, for making every day a new adventure. (D.J.M.)…
Disorders of the Anorectum and Pelvic Floor
David J. Maron, MD, MBA, FACS, FASCRS, Editor Steven D. Wexner, MD, PhD(Hon), FACS, FRCS, FRCS(Ed), Editor We are delighted to present you with this issue of Gastroenterology Clinics of…
Obesity and GERD
Epidemiologic data have demonstrated that obesity is an important risk factor for the development of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). There is also accumulating data that obesity is associated with complications…
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and the Elderly
Gastroesophageal reflux disease is a common disorder in all patients but a particular problem in the elderly, for whom the disease often presents with advanced mucosal damage and other complications….
Extraesophageal Presentations of GERD
This article reviews the evaluation and management of patients with suspected extraesophageal manifestations of gastroesophageal reflux disease, such as asthma, chronic cough, and laryngitis, which are commonly encountered in gastroenterology…
Surgical Treatment of GERD
Surgical management of gastroesophageal reflux disease has evolved from relatively invasive procedures requiring open laparotomy or thoracotomy to minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques. Although side effects may still occur, with careful…
Medical Treatments of GERD
The mainstay of pharmacological therapy for GERD is gastric acid suppression with proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), which are superior to histamine-2 receptor antagonists for healing erosive esophagitis and achieving symptomatic…
