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…
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…
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,…
29 Large Bowel Obstruction
10.1055/b-0038-166163 29 Large Bowel ObstructionSharmini Su Sivarajah and David G. Jayne Abstract Acute large bowel obstruction is a common surgical emergency associated with high morbidity and mortality. Symptoms include abdominal…
21 Colon Carcinoma: Epidemiology, Etiology, Pathology, and Diagnosis
10.1055/b-0038-166155 21 Colon Carcinoma: Epidemiology, Etiology, Pathology, and DiagnosisPhilip H. Gordon and David E. Beck Abstract Colorectal carcinoma is the third most common internal malignancy, and the second leading cause…
27 Diverticular Disease of the Colon
10.1055/b-0038-166161 27 Diverticular Disease of the ColonJanice F. Rafferty Abstract The term “diverticulum” indicates an abnormal pouch or sac, opening from a hollow organ such as the intestine. The advent…
