An experienced pathologist, radiologist and clinician combine forces to review the recent literature on coloproctology and give a precis of the results. Their Highlights in Coloproctology are the ideal source for a clinician or researcher who wants a quick overview of the subject. The book highlights the papers that have had an impact on developments in the field and brings the reader up to date with modern references.

1 The Small Intestine: Normal Structure and Function

2 Malabsorption
3 Congenital Abnormalities
4 Intestinal and Colorectal Injury
5 Infective Diarrhoea
6 Inflammatory Bowel Disease
7 Small Bowel Ischaemia
8 Other Forms of Colitis and Enterocolitis
9 Small Bowel Obstruction
10 Tumours of the Small Intestine
11 Benign Epithelial Tumours and Polyps
12 Large Bowel Carcinoma
13 The Appendix
14 Irritable Bowel Syndrome
15 Diverticular Disease
16 Motility Disorders
17 Volvulus
18 Disorders of the Pelvic Floor
19 Perianal Abscess and Fistula
20 Anal Fissure
21 Haemorrhoids
22 Pruritis Ani
23 Anal Tumours
Author Index.