Improved Outcomes in Colon and Rectal Surgery
1st Edition
Published on 18. December 2009
Book
Hardback
416 pages
978-1-4200-7152-8 (ISBN)
Description
Written by many of the world's leading colorectal surgeons, this evidence-based text investigates the risks and benefits of colorectal surgeries. By using clinical pathways, algorithms, and case discussions, the authors identify the best practices for patient safety and positive outcomes to ensure that physicians correctly recognize potential problems and carefully manage complications.
Improved Outcomes in Colon and Rectal Surgery is a must read and essential reference for all colorectal surgeons, fellows and residents, as well as those working in gastroenterology and the medico-legal profession.
Improved Outcomes in Colon and Rectal Surgery is a must read and essential reference for all colorectal surgeons, fellows and residents, as well as those working in gastroenterology and the medico-legal profession.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Bosa Roca
United States
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Inc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Professional and Professional Reference
Illustrations
200 s/w Abbildungen
200 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 286 mm
Width: 221 mm
Thickness: 27 mm
Weight
1306 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4200-7152-8 (9781420071528)
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Additional editions
Charles B. Whitlow | David E. Beck | David A. Margolin
Improved Outcomes in Colon and Rectal Surgery
E-Book
04/2016
1st Edition
CRC Press
€456.99
Available for download
Charles B. Whitlow | David E. Beck | David A. Margolin
Improved Outcomes in Colon and Rectal Surgery
E-Book
04/2016
CRC Press
€456.99
Available for download
Persons
Charles B Whitlow MD, Program Director, Colon and Rectal Surgery Fellowship Program, Ochsner Medical Center, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
David E Beck MD, Chairman, Department of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Ochsner Medical Center, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. He is president-elect of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons and Editor-in-Chief of Clinics in Colon and Rectal Surgery and the Ochsner Journal.
David A Margolin MD, Colon and Rectal Research Director, Ochsner Medical Center, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. He is an Associate Editor of Diseases of the Colon and Rectum.
Terry C Hicks MD, Associate Chairman, Department of Colon & Rectal Surgery, Ochsner Medical Center, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. President of the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
Alan E Timmcke, Staff Colon and Rectal Surgeon, Ochsner Medical Center, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
David E Beck MD, Chairman, Department of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Ochsner Medical Center, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. He is president-elect of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons and Editor-in-Chief of Clinics in Colon and Rectal Surgery and the Ochsner Journal.
David A Margolin MD, Colon and Rectal Research Director, Ochsner Medical Center, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. He is an Associate Editor of Diseases of the Colon and Rectum.
Terry C Hicks MD, Associate Chairman, Department of Colon & Rectal Surgery, Ochsner Medical Center, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. President of the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
Alan E Timmcke, Staff Colon and Rectal Surgeon, Ochsner Medical Center, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
Content
Perioperative. 1. Preexisting Conditions. 2. Bowel Preparation for Elective Colon Surgery. 3. Anesthesia and Intraoperative Positioning. 4. Sepsis. 5. Intraoperative Anastomotic Challenges. 6. Other Intraoperative Challenges. 6. Postoperative Anastomotic Complications. 7. General Postoperative Complications. 8. Care Paths and optimal postoperative management. 9. Limitations of Anal Physiology Testing. 10. Limitations of Colorectal Imaging Studies. 11. Transanal Endoscopy. 12. Laparoscopic Surgery. 13. Medicolegal Issues. 14. Miscellaneous Conditions. 15. Quality and Outcome Measures. Disease or Operation Specific. 16. Hemorrhoidal Surgery. 17. Nonoperative Therapy for Hemorrhoidal Disease. 18. Surgery and Nonoperative Therapy of Perirectal Abscesses and Anal Fistulas. 19. Surgery and Nonoperative Therapy of Anal Fissures and Anal Stenosis. 20. Surgery for Pilonidal Disease and Hidradenitis Suppurativa. 21. Surgery for Fecal Incontinence. 22. Surgery for Rectal Prolapse. 23. Surgery and Nonoperative Therapy for Diverticular Disease. 24. Abdominal Surgery for Colorectal Cancer. 25. Transanal Surgery for Rectal Cancer. 26. Abdominoperineal Resection. 27. Surgery for Metastatic Disease. 27. Chemotherapy for Colorectal Cancer. 28. Acute and Late Toxicity of Radiation Therapy. 29. Surgery for Ulcerative Colitis. 30. Surgery for Crohn's disease. 31. Ostomies. 32. Surgery for Constipation. 33. Colorectal Trauma. 34. Urologic Complications of Colorectal Surgery.