10.1055/b-0038-149307 6 Cleaning and Disinfection in Endoscopy Bret T. Petersen 6.1 Introduction Cleaning and disinfection of endoscopes are critical safety and quality tasks that all gastrointestinal endoscopy departments must be…
10.1055/b-0038-149305 4 Patient Preparation and Sedation for Endoscopy T. Wehrmann 4.1 Introduction Sedation in endoscopy is drug-induced reduction of the patients’ consciousness. The aim of sedation in endoscopic procedures is…
10.1055/b-0038-149304 3 Informed Consent for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Andrew E. Axon and Anthony T. R. Axon 3.1 Introduction Informed consent for gastrointestinal endoscopy is an essential part of a quality endoscopy…
10.1055/b-0038-149303 2 The Value of Clinical Research Michael B. Wallace and Peter D. Siersema 2.1 Introduction In this review, we will cover major topics relevant to the performance and communication…
10.1055/b-0038-166166 32 Intestinal StomasDavid E. Beck Abstract Abdominal stomas serve a critical function in the management of benign and malignant diseases. Currently, 130,000 patients undergo ostomy surgery in the United…
10.1055/b-0038-166169 35 Colorectal Complications of Colonic Disease and Complication ManagementDavid E. Beck Abstract A number of uncommon but very serious and life-threatening conditions can occur in the large and small…
10.1055/b-0038-166171 37 Miscellaneous Conditions of the Colon and RectumSteven D. Wexner and Joshua I.S. Bleier Abstract This chapter will address miscellaneous conditions of the colon and rectum including coccygodynia, endometriosis,…
10.1055/b-0038-166162 28 Volvulus of the ColonDavid E. Beck and Santhat Nivatvongs Abstract This chapter discusses volvulus of the colon, specifically the incidence, etiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of sigmoid…
10.1055/b-0038-166156 22 Colon Carcinoma: TreatmentPhilip H. Gordon and David E. Beck Abstract Operative treatment for carcinoma of the colon has evolved in several stages because of the enormous risk of…
10.1055/b-0038-166168 34 Traumatic Injuries of the Colon, Rectum, and AnusDavid E. Beck Abstract Trauma is the leading cause of death for young people and the third overall for all age…
