Colo-proctology is a fast-growing field and covers all aspects of pathology of the colon, rectum and anus. This book presents articles by international authorities which may lead to new diagnostic and therapeutic methods and research projects. It is based on the proceedings of the 2nd Anglo-Swiss Colo-Proctology Meeting. The main sections of the book cover: 1. technical problems in diagnosis and therapy, with emphasis on sphincter-saving techniques, 2. colorectal cancer and the role of the colorectal surgeon, 3. inflammatory bowel diseases, with special reference to bacteriology,epidemiology and the diagnosis of perianal disease, 4. complications due to trauma or surgery, and 5. diverse subjects such as surgical technique, AIDS-re lated problems and incontinence. Two main topics, the treatment of rectal cancer and complex anal fistulas, are also discussed by experts in broad terms.
All of the contributions are based on recent works, and most of them present new approaches to essential problems in colo-proctology.
Darmerkrankungen nehmen zu - entsprechend steigt auch das Interesse der Ärzte an proktologischer Literatur. Hier werden aktuelle Forschungsergebnisse und ihre Anwendung in Klinik und Praxis zu ausgewählten proktologischen Problemen zusammengefaßt.

I: Technique

Endoluminal Sonography as a Preoperative Staging Method for Rectal Cancer
The Stapled Low Colorectal Anastomosis: Our Experience with 342 Patients (1981-1989)
Is Restorative Proctocolectomy a Viable Alternative in Older Patients?
Ileo-Anal Reservoir: Our Current Experience
Rectal Resection with Coloanal Anastomosis for Carcinoma of the Rectum
A Prototype Anal Continence Plug
Gastro-Intestinal Anastomosis with Continuous Single-Layer Suture Versus Two Layers: A Prospective Randomized Study
Sphincter Preservation in Surgery for Inflammatory Large-Bowel Disease
Critical Appraisal of Hartmann's Operation for Rectosigmoid Surgical Emergencies
Endoanal Surgical Repair of Rectocoele
Excision and Primary Closure or Excision and Secondary Healing in the Treatment of Natal Cleft Sinus: A Prospective Study
II: Cancer
Prognostic Value of Dukes and Jass Classifications of Colorectal Cancer
Delay in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Colorectal Cancer
Potentiation of the Antiproliferative Effect of 5?-Deoxy-5-Fluorouridine by Interferon-Alpha 2a
Lymph Node Metastases in Early Rectal Cancer
Modification of DNA Ploidy in Rectal Cancer Following Pre-Operative Radiotherapy
Bromodeoxyuridine Labelling: A Novel Biomarker of Colon Cancer Risk
Primary Malignant Lymphoma of the Rectum Associated with Chronic Ulcerative Colitis
The Role of Colorectal Surgeons in the Treatment of Ovarian Carcinoma
The Endoscopic Diagnosis of Anal Intra-Epithelial Neoplasia
Tracking the Familial Adenomatous Polyposis Gene Carriers by Indirect Ophthalmoscopy
III: Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
The Role of Intestinal Microbes in Ulcerative Colitis: Studies on the Rectal Mucosa-Associated Microflora
Epidemiology and Clinical Course of Patients withCrohn's Disease at a Central Surgical University Clinic in Switzerland (1973-1985)
Complications of Perianal Fistulae and Abscesses in Crohn's Disease: Detection by Fistulography Followed by Computed Tomography
IV: Complications
Ischaemic Lesions of the Intestine Due to Trauma
Management and Outcome of Diffuse Faecal and Purulent Peritonitis Due to Colonic Perforation
Treatment of Colonic Anastomotic Strictures with "Through the Scope" Balloon Dilators
Clinical Assessment in Pouchitis: Is It Accurate in Diagnosis?
V: Miscellaneous
Colonic Perforation in an Immunocompromised Host
Condylomata Acuminata in HIV-Positive Patients: Recent Results of a Prospective Ongoing Study
Ten Years of Colorectal Surgery in Chur: Audit and Training
Abnormalities of the Neural Control of the Internal Anal Sphincter in Idiopathic Faecal Incontinence
VI: Round Tables
How Is Rectal Cancer Best Managed?
Complex Fistula-in-Ano: Aetiology, Management and Functional Results
VII: Posters
Internal Anal Sphincter Electromyography: Correlation with Resting Anal Pressure
Pelvic Floor Neuropathy in Diabetic Patients with Faecal Incontinence
Pouch Pressure Waves and Low Nocturnal Anal Pressure Are Related to Nocturnal Leakage After Restorative Proctocolectomy
Small-Bowel Transit Time Estimation Following Restorative Proctocolectomy
The Aetiology of Acute Reservoir Ileitis (Pouchitis): Is It Due to Faecal Stasis?
Colostomy Is a Safe Procedure in a District General Hospital
Hartmann's Procedure: A Worthwhile Option?
Vaginal Fistulae Following Ileoanal Pouch Surgery: A Troublesome Complication
In Vivo Measurement of Human Colorectal Tumour, Adenoma and Normal Mucosa Proliferation Using Flow Cytometry and Bromodeoxyuridine
Is Local ExcisionAppropriate for Early Rectal Carcinoma?
A Comparison of an Immunological and a Chemical Faecal Occult Blood Test in Symptomatic Patients
Beware of Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome Presenting as Colorectal Disease in Adults.