Anal and Rectal Diseases

• General Information.- Diagnostic procedures.- Benign anorectal disorders.- Neoplasms of the anus.- Neoplasms of the rectum.- Infectious disorders of the anus and rectum.- Miscellaneous anorectal conditions.- Surgery for anal fissure.- Surgery for anorectal abscess.- Surgery for rectcele.- Surgical management of anal incontinence.- Surgery for hemorrhoids.- Surgery for hidradenitis suppurativa.- Surgery for anorectal fistula.- Surgery for rectal prolapsed.- Surgery for rectovaginal fistula.- Ileoanal anastomosis.- Bowel reconstruction following low anterior resection.- Transanal resection of rectal lesions.- Laparoscopic rectal resection.- Surgery for rectal cancer.- Surgical colostomy and ileostomy.- Surgery for rectal foreign body.- Anesthesia for anorectal surgery.- Suggested reading.

From the reviews: "This is a comprehensive book on the types of anal and rectal diseases primary care practitioners could expect to diagnose among their patients. ... Although it is focused on primary care providers, the book is also useful for surgical residents in training to help them understand the full armamentarium of treatments for these illnesses. ... This is one of the best books on the subject of anal and rectal diseases. ... This is a very worthwhile addition to one's personal medical library." (Vincent F. Carr, Doody's Review Service, April, 2012) "It is this straightforward style that aids in reaching this intended audience to provide them insight into these disorders and their treatment. It is for the general practitioner and those beginning their training and practice in anorectal or general surgery that this book is strongly recommended. ... This book is a valuable resource for family practitioners, internists, nurses, medical students, and trainees in nonsurgical specialties. It provides a broad overview of numerous facets of anorectal disease that may be encountered by primary care practitioners." (Sowsan Rasheid, Gastroenterology, Vol. 143 (4), October, 2012)