10 Pilonidal Disease
10.1055/b-0038-166144 10 Pilonidal DiseaseDavid E. Beck Abstract The proximity of pilonidal disease to the anus has prompted the referral of many patients with this problem to colon and rectal surgeons….
GASTROENTEROLOGY
2 Colonic and Anorectal Physiology
10.1055/b-0038-166136 2 Colonic and Anorectal PhysiologyW. Ruud Schouten and Philip H. Gordon Abstract This chapter will focus on colonic physiology, including function, microflora, and propulsion and storage, and anorectal physiology,…
7 Hemorrhoids
10.1055/b-0038-166141 7 HemorrhoidsDavid E. Beck Abstract The term hemorrhoid has, from the patient’s perspective, always signified a variety of anal complaints varying from minor itching to acute disabling pain. As…
8 Fissure-In-Ano and Anal Stenosis
10.1055/b-0038-166142 8 Fissure-In-Ano and Anal StenosisDavid J. Maron and Steven D. Wexner Abstract Fissure-in-ano, or anal fissure, is a linear ulcer in the anal canal extending from below the dentate…
12 Condyloma Acuminatum
10.1055/b-0038-166146 12 Condyloma AcuminatumDavid E. Beck Abstract Condyloma acuminatum is a common sexually transmitted disease managed by colorectal surgeons that results from a human papillomavirus infection. This chapter discusses clinical…
6 Ambulatory and Anorectal Procedures
10.1055/b-0038-166140 6 Ambulatory and Anorectal ProceduresDavid E. Beck Abstract Ambulatory procedures are those in which the patient returns home on the day of the operation, regardless of the type of…
1 Surgical Anatomy of the Colon, Rectum, and Anus
10.1055/b-0038-166135 1 Surgical Anatomy of the Colon, Rectum, and AnusSanthat Nivatvongs, Philip H. Gordon, and David E. Beck Abstract This chapter will review the surgical anatomy of the colon and…
Diagnosis of Colorectal and Anal Disorders
10.1055/b-0038-166137 3 Diagnosis of Colorectal and Anal DisordersDavid E. Beck Abstract This chapter will discuss important elements in the diagnosis of colorectal and anal disorders, including patient and family history,…
4 Colonoscopy
10.1055/b-0038-166138 4 ColonoscopyDavid E. Beck Abstract Colonoscopy was introduced for clinical use in 1970 and was initially used as a diagnostic aid to barium enema studies. Increasing experience and technologic…
5 Preoperative and Postoperative Management of Colorectal Surgery Patients
10.1055/b-0038-166139 5 Preoperative and Postoperative Management of Colorectal Surgery PatientsDavid E. Beck Abstract The perioperative management of colorectal surgery patients has changed dramatically in recent years. Efforts toward cost reduction,…
