Colorectal Surgery - Elsevier E-Book on VitalSource, 7th Edition
Elsevier eBook on VitalSource
The seventh edition has been edited and fully revised by respected experts in their fields, and provides a full list of current references and relevant resources. It includes recent developments in colorectal surgery, including changes to colorectal cancer screening, multimodal therapy for rectal cancer and changes to the terminology and management of anal neoplasia. Several new authors and co-authors have joined the expert team.
This volume is part of the Companion to Specialist Surgical Practice series, the pre-eminent reference for trainees in general surgery and those preparing for the FRCS examinations. Each volume summarises key issues within each surgical sub-specialty and provides evidence-based recommendations to support practice.
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- Concise and easy to follow – ideal for exam revision or as a refresher aid
- Fully updated with latest evidence on recent developments, management issues and operative procedures
- Details of relevant investigations and evidence-based recommendations to support practice
- Key references to support content, plus a comprehensive list of references in the accompanying eBook
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1. Colonoscopy and flexible sigmoidoscopy
2. Lower gastrointestinal endoscopy
3. Colorectal cancer
4. Colorectal cancer and genetics
5. Surgery for colon cancer
6. Surgery for rectal cancer
7. Perioperative chemotherapy and radiotherapy for colorectal cancer
8. Chemotherapy and radiotherapy for colorectal cancer
9. Surgery for advanced and recurrent cancer
10. Anal cancer
11. Anal neoplasia
12. Diverticular disease
13. Ulcerative colitis
14. Crohn's disease
15. Intestinal failure
16. Incontinence
17. Functional problems and their surgical management
18. Functional problems and their medical management
19. Anal fistula
20. Minor anorectal conditions -
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