Description
An experienced pathologist, radiologist and clinician combine forces to review the recent literature on coloproctology and give a precis of the results. Their Highlights in Coloproctology are the ideal source for a clinician or researcher who wants a quick overview of the subject. The book highlights the papers that have had an impact on developments in the field and brings the reader up to date with modern references. 1 The Small Intestine: Normal Structure and Function.- 2 Malabsorption.- 3 Congenital Abnormalities.- 4 Intestinal and Colorectal Injury.- 5 Infective Diarrhoea.- 6 Inflammatory Bowel Disease.- 7 Small Bowel Ischaemia.- 8 Other Forms of Colitis and Enterocolitis.- 9 Small Bowel Obstruction.- 10 Tumours of the Small Intestine.- 11 Benign Epithelial Tumours and Polyps.- 12 Large Bowel Carcinoma.- 13 The Appendix.- 14 Irritable Bowel Syndrome.- 15 Diverticular Disease.- 16 Motility Disorders.- 17 Volvulus.- 18 Disorders of the Pelvic Floor.- 19 Perianal Abscess and Fistula.- 20 Anal Fissure.- 21 Haemorrhoids.- 22 Pruritis Ani.- 23 Anal Tumours.- Author Index.
