32 Intestinal Stomas
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…
35 Colorectal Complications of Colonic Disease and Complication Management
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…
37 Miscellaneous Conditions of the Colon and Rectum
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,…
28 Volvulus of the Colon
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…
22 Colon Carcinoma: Treatment
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…
34 Traumatic Injuries of the Colon, Rectum, and Anus
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…
33 Constipation
10.1055/b-0038-166167 33 ConstipationRajeev Peravali and David G. Jayne Abstract Constipation is an age-old, global problem for which a variety of treatments have been tried. Patients, often young women, may be…
30 Mesenteric Vascular Diseases
10.1055/b-0038-166164 30 Mesenteric Vascular DiseasesDavid E. Beck and Philip H. Gordon Abstract Mesenteric vascular disease can result in injury to the small or large bowel. Mesenteric disease is present in…
26 Crohn’s Disease
10.1055/b-0038-166160 26 Crohn’s DiseaseScott R. Steele and Steven D. Wexner Abstract Crohn’s disease remains a complex disease process with many different manifestations. Although advances in medical therapy continue to evolve…
31 Radiation Injuries to the Small and Large Intestines
10.1055/b-0038-166165 31 Radiation Injuries to the Small and Large IntestinesDavid E. Beck and Santhat Nivatvongs Abstract Radiation therapy is an important treatment option in patients with carcinoma of the cervix,…
