This book offers up-to-date coverage of the full range of topics in coloproctology: anatomy, physiology, anal disorders, dermatology, functional disorders, inflammatory bowel disease, endometriosis, appendicitis, benign and malignant tumors, presacral tumors, laparoscopy, endoscopy, perioperative management, intestinal failure, abdominal wall reconstruction, emergencies, and pain syndromes. Each of the chapters on individual disorders provides a comprehensive overview on etiology, incidence, epidemiology, diagnostics, medical and surgical treatment, access, complications, and special considerations. In presenting data, care is always taken to refer to the best available level of evidence.

The book forms the latest addition to Springer's European Manual Medicine series and is the second edition of Coloproctology. It will be the first standard recommended textbook of the European Society of Coloproctology. The editors have again assembled a group of experienced authors, each of whom has an international reputation within coloproctology or an allied specialty and a desire to see ever-improving standards in coloproctology throughout Europe. By including contributions from authors across Europe, the book provides a great breadth of knowledge and reflects diversity of clinical practice.

The manual provides surgical trainees with a comprehensive and condensed guide to the knowledge required for the European Board of Surgery Qualification (EBSQ) examination. It will also be a valuable aid to the many practicing coloproctologists across Europe and beyond who undertake continuing professional development and a useful source of information for researchers and clinicians in allied disciplines.

History Of The Division Of Coloproctology

Anatomy of the Colon, Rectum, Anus and Pelvic Floor
Physiology
Haemorrhoids
Anal fissure
Anorectal Abscess and Fistula
Perianal skin conditions
Pilonidal Disease
Faecal Incontinence
Constipation
Defaecation Disorders
Rectal Prolapse, Intussusception, Solitary Rectal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Ulcerative colitis
Crohn's disease
Indeterminate colitis
Diverticular Disease
Other Colitides
Medical Treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Endometriosis
Appendicitis
Benign Tumours
Tumour Classification
Genetics
Colon Cancer
Rectal cancer
Anal Intraepithelial Neoplasia and Anal Cancer
Peritoneal Malignancies and Colorectal Peritoneal Metastases
Retrorectal Tumors
Stomas and Stomatherapy
Endoscopy - Diagnostics, therapeutic, surveillance, new techniques
Anal and Rectal Trauma
Colonic and Rectal Obstruction
Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Chronic pelvic and perineal pain
Perioperative management
Intestinal Failure
Abdominal Wall Reconstruction.