Complex Anorectal Disorders. Investigation and Management

This book draws together preclinical assessment and clinical recommendations for complex anorectal disorders to create an integrated book. This practical guide looks at complex pathophysiologic conditions; pediatric patients; new procedures after artificial sphincter implantation; basic and complex psychological assessment; new radiologic approaches to patients with complex problems; and the post-operative patient with functional disorders. It uniquely includes 3-D ultrasound, transperineal ultrasonography and dynamic MRI not found in other texts on anorectal disorders.

A useful reference manual for healthcare professionals with an interest in fecal incontinence - colorectal trainees, colorectal nurse specialists, those involved in coloproctology imaging. The book will also assist the clinical physiologist and biofeedback technologist, highlighting standardized treatments and their follow-up. The specialties of proctology, gynecology and urology are brought together in one text.

Written for:
Colorectal trainees, colorectal surgeons, coloproctologists, pelvic floor physiotherapists, gastroenterologists, radiologists, biofeedback specialists, neurologists

Keywords:

• Anorectal Disease
• Coloproctology
• Colorectal Surgery
• Gastroenterology
• Incontinence

Table of contents
Anorectal Testing: Anorectal Anatomy - Anorectal Physiology - Anorectal Imaging - Sphincter Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy - Anal and Perianal Pathology - Clinical Anorectal Assessment: Assessment of the Constipated Patient - Assessing the Patient with Fecal Incontinence - Urogynecological Assessment in the Anorectal Patient - Assessing the Postoperative Patient with Evacuatory Dysfunction - Postoperative Assessment of the Neosphincter - Managing Functional Problems in the Patient with a Neurological Disorder - Psychological Assessment of Patients with Proctological Disorders - A Practical Guide to Running an Anorectal Laboratory - Medicolegal Aspects of Coloproctological Practice