This is the first comprehensive book exclusively dedicated to anorectal physiology and the importance of diagnostic tools in guiding the evaluation and treatment of anorectal dysfunction. Functional disorders, and specifically fecal incontinence and evacuatory disorders, are prevalent in the general population, affecting up to 20% of individuals. As many of these conditions have extremely complex mechanisms, a thorough understanding of anorectal physiology is a crucial element in the surgeon's "arsenal" to ensure accurate evaluation and to inform treatment.
At this time, there is no other title that specifically addresses all aspects of anorectal physiology, as well as anorectal and pelvic floor disorders, including fecal incontinence and defecation disorders. Specifically, the book provides detailed descriptions of diagnostic methods and treatment algorithms for a range of anorectal conditions, including modern treatment modalities such as sacral neuromodulation.
A unique and comprehensive reference covering all aspects of the evaluation and treatment of anorectal disorders, Anorectal Physiology - A Clinical and Surgical Perspective will be of significant interest to proctologists and coloproctologists, gastroenterologists, colorectal surgeons, gynecologists and all other professionals interested in anorectal physiology. 

Anatomy of the anorectal region and pelvic floor

Physiology of Continence and Defecation
New concepts of anorectal anatomy, physiology and surgery according to the Integral System
Clinical Evaluation of Continence and Defecation
Introduction to Methods of Anorectal Physiology Evaluation
Particulars of anal Manometry
Endoanal, endovaginal and transperineal ultrasound
Echodefecography: Technique and Clinical Application
Cinedefecography
MRI Defecography
Neurophysiology of the Pelvic Floor
Electromyography and Pudendal Nerve Terminal Motor Latency
Anal Incontinence: Etiology and Clinical Treatment
Anal incontinence: Minimally Invasive Options
Stem cells: the state of cellular therapy in treatment of fecal incontinence
Surgical Treatment of Fecal Incontinence
Complex Procedures for Fecal Incontinence
Constipation
Obstructed Defecation Syndrome
Defecation disorders in children and adolescents
Anal Manometry and Chagasic colopathy
New Functional Concepts of Chagas Disease
Functional Aspects of Diabetes and Collagenosis
Solitary Rectal Ulcer Syndrome.-Multiple Approaches for the Treatment of Rectoceles
Rectal Prolapse
Enterocele: Diagnosis and treatment
Ventral Rectopexy: Indications, Surgical Considerations and Outcomes
Pudendal neuropathy and pudendal canal decompression
Anorectal and pelvic floor pain syndromes
Neurogenic Bowel and Bladder Dysfunction
Anorectal Physiology in Low Rectal Resection Syndrome
Treatment of the low anterior resection syndrome
Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation
Biofeedback
Sacral neuromodulation
Sacral Neuromodulation for Anorectal Dysfunction
Technical Aspects of Sacral Neuromodulation
Posterior Tibial Nerve Stimulation
Pelvic Floor Dysfunction.