Pruritus Ani
Pruritus ani is a common condition with multiple causes. Primary causes are thought to be fecal soiling or food irritants. Secondary causes include malignancy, infections including sexually transmitted diseases, benign…
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Chronic pelvic pain is pain lasting longer than 6 months and is estimated to occur in 15% of women. Causes of pelvic pain include disorders of gynecologic, urologic, gastroenterologic, and musculoskeletal…
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…
Anal Abscess and Fistula
Benign anorectal diseases, such as anal abscesses and fistula, are commonly seen by primary care physicians, gastroenterologists, emergency physicians, general surgeons, and colorectal surgeons. It is important to have a…
Modern Management of Hemorrhoidal Disease
Complaints secondary to hemorrhoidal disease have been treated by health care providers for centuries. Most symptoms referable to hemorrhoidal disease can be managed nonoperatively. When symptoms do not respond to…
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…
Forthcoming Issues
Forthcoming Issues March 2014 GERD Joel Richter, MD, Editor June 2014 Eosinophilic Esophagitis Ikuo Hirano, MD, Editor September 2014 Upper GI Bleeding Ian Gralnek, MD, Editor Recent Issues September 2013…
