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The Clinics: Surgery Series Scott R. Steele MD
This issue of the Surgical Clinics of North America covers a broad spectrum of
anorectal disease such as basic anatomy, physiology, and testing of the
anorectal region, as well as the most current diagnostic and management
strategies for many of the common anorectal conditions encountered by surgeons
including hemorrhoids, anal fissures, abscess and fistula. Also presented are
new techniques in the management of pilonidal disease, perianal infections
including HIV and condyloma, pruritis ani, and anal stenosis--difficult
conditions that often are frustrating for patient and surgeon alike. Two
articles are dedicated to the current management of anorectal Crohn's disease
and rectovaginal fistulas, including the evolving multidisciplinary approach.
In addition, advances in the evaluation and current management of retrorectal
tumors and anal neoplasms including the role of local excision and transanal
endoscopic microsurgery for selected rectal tumors are covered. Rounding out
this issue are approaches to the difficult situation of anorectal trauma
including foreign body management, as well as two articles dedicated to the
evaluation of pelvic floor disorders and fecal incontinence. |
