Three-dimensional endoanal ultrasonography with emphasis on the anatomy of the pelvic floor and diagnosis of anorectal benign diseases. Numerous schematic representations coupled with ultrasonographic and radiologic images provide a didactic approach. Readers gain a clear understanding of the fundamental principles and techniques of ultrasonography as well as of the normal anatomy of the pelvic floor and its modification in various benign anorectal diseases. Both general and specialist clinical practices will benefit from this book.

Hemorrhoids, anal fissures, and fistulas are common benign anorectal diseases that have a significant impact on patients’ lives. This book examines state-of-the-art research relating to the etiology, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of benign anorectal diseases. It emphasizes the importance of a multidisciplinary approach.

Management of benign anorectal disorders is challenging for the treating surgeons as the patients are highly distressed, the symptoms are always alarming, and surgical intervention may be associated with lifelong disabilities such as loss of sphincter control. Written by highly experienced colorectal surgeons, this book provides detailed notes on optimal management of these disorders including pre- and post-operative management. Chapters cover the entire range of benign disorders such as hemorrhoids, fissure, fistula-in-ano, anorectal injuries, anal incontinence, rectal prolapse, pelvic floor disorders, benign tumors and ulcers, and strictures. Chapters on surgical anatomy and physiology equip the surgeons with the information necessary to understand the complex anatomy and functioning of this region which makes surgery all the more difficult. Benign Anorectal Disorders is an essential reading for colorectal surgeons, general surgeons, fellows-in-training and the post-graduate students.

A completely new edition, especially written for coloproctologic or gastroenterologic surgeons, with a larger number of precise and specific treatment modalities contributed by leading specialists. All the chapters have been updated and numerous new chapters have been included: anorectal physiology, surgical treatment of constipation, diverticular disease, echography, psychosomatic approach of anorectal lesions, and others. Covering the entire field of anorectal diseases, this excellent volume helps practitioners select the best treatment.

Covers all aspects of the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of benign disease of the lower genital tract for all physicians who deal with sexually transmitted diseases. The new edition has been updated to reflect the current thinking in the field of vulvovaginal diseases. It also includes updated information on current therapeutic approaches to the many disease entities covered.

Diseases of the rectum and anus are common phenomena. Its prevalence in the general population is probably much higher than that seen in clinical practice, since most patients with symptoms referable to this part do not seek medical attention. As a doctor of first contact, the family practitioners frequently face with difficult questions concerning the optimum management of ano-rectal symptoms. Ano-rectal disorders are common and often readily managed in a primary care setting. This book 'A Physician's guide to common ano-rectal conditions' gives a brief note of anatomy and evaluation of the ano-rectum to help physicians more confidently diagnose and treat ano-rectal disorders. Most of the family physicians regard the ano-rectal canal with trepidation. It is a matter of concern that the physical examination of the ano-rectum is often inadequately performed in general clinical practice. Advances have been made in understanding the pathogenesis and management of various ano-rectal disorders. Each disorder is suggested by its characteristic history. The clinician who obtains a thorough history and performs a complete examination can accurately diagnose these disorders. Ancillary tests though are helpful but are needed only occasionally. While the examination and diagnosis of certain ano-perianal disorders is challenging, most of the common disorders of the ano-rectum can be easily recognised with a careful local examination and proctoscopy. The patient's position for examination, use of various diagnostic tools and arriving at a diagnosis using these simple manoeuvres is indicated as a separate chapter in this book. The diagnosis and management of haemorrhoids, fissures, fistulae, constipation and pruritus ani on rough estimates, accounts for more than 81% of the complaints centring around this part of human anatomy. This book describes in details about these diseases, their symptomatology and treatment plans.

The best edition yet of the cornerstone text on abdominal operations—enhanced by thousands of full-color photographs and illustrations and thoroughly updated content A Doody’s Core Title for 2021! Edition after edition, Maingot’s Abdominal Operations has been hailed as the most complete, current, and trusted resource among general, colorectal, and gastrointestinal surgeons. Presented in full color, this classic textbook carefully details common and important abdominal procedures, offering a concise, yet complete, survey of the diagnosis and management of benign and malignant digestive disorders. Bolstered by more than 650 photographs and 1,250 full color illustrations, Maingot’s 78 chapters deliver everything you need to understand congenital, acquired, and neoplastic disorders – and optimize surgical outcomes for any type of abdominal disorder. FEATURES: Contemporary focus on operative procedures, and new concepts in the diagnosis and management of abdominal disease Convenient organ/procedure presentation provides a seamless review of surgical protocols, as well as pre- and postoperative strategies and techniques Added chapters on quality metrics, ERAS, and robotic surgery; and an increased number of “Perspective” commentaries by experts in the field Disease-focused and organ/procedure presentation provides a seamless review of surgical protocols, as well as pre- and postoperative strategies and techniques More than 650 photographs and 1,250 full color illustrations, many new to this edition

Market: M3 clerks; FP residents; family physicians; nurse practitioners; physician assistants; pharma companies Completely updated to include brand-new features, including PDA download of critical content Truly a “portable brain” for common complaints, Features an expanded list of internationally based contributors