Complex Anorectal Disorders: Investigation and Management

by Andrew P. Zbar, Mario Pescatori, Steven D. Wexner

Complex Anorectal Disorders: Investigation and Management draws together preclinical assessment and clinical recommendations for complex anorectal disorders to create an integrated book. This practical guide looks at complex pathophysiologic conditions; pediatric patients; new procedures after artificial sphincter implantation; basic and complex psychological assessment; new radiologic approaches to patients with complex problems; and the post-operative patient with functional disorders. A practical guide on complex anorectal disorders for preclinical assessment and clinical recommendations. Uniquely includes 3-D ultrasound, transperineal ultrasonography and dynamic MRI not found in other texts on anorectal disorders. Target market: Healthcare professionals with an interest in fecal incontinence - colorectal trainees, colorectal nurse specialists, those involved in coloproctology imaging, will find this a useful reference manual. The book will also assist the clinical physiologist and biofeedback technologist, highlighting standardized treatments and their follow-up in these complex patients, such as those in the fields of neuromodulation. The specialties of proctology, gynecology and urology are brought together in one text.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1849968969
• ISBN13: 9781849968966
• Release Date: October 2010
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 800 Pages
• Weight: 2.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"