Diseases of the colon / edited by Steven D. Wexner, Neil Stollman.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Wexner, Steven D.

Stollman, Neil.

Series:

Gastroenterology and hepatology (New York, N.Y.) ; 9.

Gastroenterology and hepatology ; 9

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Colon (Anatomy)--Diseases.

Colon (Anatomy).

Rectum--Diseases.

Rectum.

Colonic Diseases.

Medical Subjects:

Colonic Diseases.

Physical Description:

xviii, 809 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm.

Place of Publication:

New York : Informa Healthcare, [2007]

Summary:

This first reference to comprehensively address both the medical and surgical management of diseases affecting the colon, this source spans the wide array of colorectal disorders including rectal prolapse, irritable bowel syndrome, benign and malignant colonic tumors, fissures and ulcers, and Crohn's colitis, among other ailments. With chapters by world leaders in the field, this guide analyzes diagnostic and imaging techniques for disease evaluation and management including advances in colonoscopy, radiology, and surgery.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0824729994

OCLC:

70218009

Publisher Number:

9780824729998

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