17 Perianal and Anal Canal Neoplasms
10.1055/b-0038-166151 17 Perianal and Anal Canal NeoplasmsDavid E. Beck Abstract Perianal and anal canal neoplasms are uncommon and can be divided into malignant and premalignant lesions. A biopsy confirms the…
14 Fecal Incontinence
10.1055/b-0038-166148 14 Fecal IncontinenceJoshua I.S. Bleier and Steven D. Wexner Abstract Fecal incontinence (FI) is not only prevalent but socially devastating. In any of its manifestations, from mild soilage and…
15 Rectovaginal and Rectourethral Fistulas
10.1055/b-0038-166149 15 Rectovaginal and Rectourethral FistulasJanice F. Rafferty and Emily F. Midura Abstract Rectovaginal fistulas are congenital or acquired epithelial-lined tract between the rectum and vagina. Although an uncommon percentage…
16 Retrorectal Tumors
10.1055/b-0038-166150 16 Retrorectal TumorsSean J. Langenfeld and Steven D. Wexner Abstract This chapter will discuss the most common retrorectal tumors, including their etiology and incidence, but will focus on a…
Part II Anorectal Disease
10.1055/b-0038-166143 9 Anorectal Abscess and Fistula-In-AnoJanice F. Rafferty and Earl V. Thompson IV Abstract A majority of abscesses are of nonspecific cryptoglandular origin but may also be due to a…
11 Perianal Dermatologic Disease
10.1055/b-0038-166145 11 Perianal Dermatologic DiseaseDavid E. Beck Abstract Patients’ perianal dermatologic conditions are initially seen with a variety of symptoms and macroscopic appearances. Perianal skin conditions may be classified as…
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….
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…
