Colon & Rectal Surgery

By R. John Nicholls, Roberto Bergamaschi, Victor W. Fazio, et al.

Book Overview

This text provides coverage of the diagnosis and treatment of all disorders affecting the anus, rectum and colon. New to this edition are chapters on anatomy, embryology and physiology of the anus, rectum and colon; diet and drugs in colorectal surgery; flexible sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy; setting up a colorectal physiology laboratory; analgesia; colorectal trauma; management of foreign bodies; colorectal manifestations of AIDS; laparoscopic-assisted colon and rectal surgery; and enterostomal therapy. The authors describe complex anorectal and colon operations, particularly reconstructive surgery.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0781710138
• ISBN13: 9780781710138
• Release Date: July 1998
• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
• Length: 1423 Pages
• Weight: 9.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.5" x 2.5" x 9.3"