Handbook of Colorectal Surgery

Completely revised and expanded to include the most recent technological advances, the Second Edition illustrates key anatomical structures, examination procedures, and surgical techniques for proper diagnosis, management, and treatment of patients with colorectal disorders -- providing unequaled coverage of various methods in preoperative preparation and assessment, pain management, sedation, and wound care for conditions such as ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, diverticulitis, and colorectal carcinoma. Contains rounds questions at the end of each chapter, as well as significantly expanded references for further study. The Second Edition of the Handbook of Colorectal Surgery offers current discussions on colonic volvulus, ischemic colitis, radiation bowel injuries, and colorectal trauma...examines the benefits and limitations of specific radiological procedures...and presents valuable guidelines to avoid or correct common difficulties in colorectal surgery. Book jacket.Beck, David is the author of 'Handbook of Colorectal Surgery' with ISBN 9780824742751 and ISBN 0824742753.