Complications of Colon and Rectal Surgery
2nd Edition
Published on 1. August 1996
Book
Hardback
500 pages
978-0-683-30033-8 (ISBN)
Description
This text reviews the most up-to-date information in this dynamic field from highly regarded experts in the field. This text capitalizes on the unique, personal approaches of leading contributors, along with authoritative material gleaned from conferences and symposia, with the added feature of high-quality illustrations. The text is broken down into two major areas, general complications and specific complications
This text reviews the most up-to-date information in this dynamic field from highly regarded experts in the field. This text capitalizes on the unique, personal approaches of leading contributors, along with authoritative material gleaned from conferences and symposia, with the added feature of high-quality illustrations. The text is broken down into two major areas, general complications and specific complications
This text reviews the most up-to-date information in this dynamic field from highly regarded experts in the field. This text capitalizes on the unique, personal approaches of leading contributors, along with authoritative material gleaned from conferences and symposia, with the added feature of high-quality illustrations. The text is broken down into two major areas, general complications and specific complications
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Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Philadelphia
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
130 illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 178 mm
Weight
1269 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-683-30033-8 (9780683300338)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Content
Part 1 General complications: pre-existing conditions; bowel preparation for elective colon surgery; anaesthesia and intraoperative positioning; sepis; intra-operative anastomotic complications; post-operative anastomotic complications; urologic complications of colorectal surgery; general post-operative complications. Part 2 Specific complications: transanal endoscopy; laparoscopic surgery; haemorrhoidal surgery; non-operative treatment of haemorrhoidal disease; surgery for abscess and fistula; surgery for chronic anal fissure and stenosis; surgery for pilonidal disease and hidradenitis suppurativa; surgery for fecal incontinence; surgery for rectal prolapse; small bowel resection and strictureplasty; diverticulosis; resection for colorectal carcinoma; abdominoperineal resection; ileal pouch-anal anastomosis; ostomies; acute and late toxicity of radiation therapy in rectal carcinoma; chemotherapy for colorectal carcinoma; limitations of anal physiologic testing; surgery for constipation; colorectal trauma; medicolegal issues; miscellaneous conditions.