Diseases of the Colon

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.


The aim of this book at its inception was to integrate knowledge from two specialties allied to colorectal diseases. This was achieved successfully by cooperation between coloproctologists and gastroenterologists in compiling each chapter in a succinct manner with equal emphasis on the relevant condition….It provides an in-depth guide to the coloproctologist on how a gastroenterologist would approach a problem and vice versa, thereby optimizing patient care with a multifaceted approach. This book provides a pertinent guide for fellows and residents on how one should manage colorectal conditions. The inclusion of various scoring systems relevant to colorectal conditions provides a valuable research tool for academic trainees…The contributors comprise an array of medical talent from centres throughout the world and as a result it reflects a global view on diseases of the colon and rectum.