Full Description
A gem among surgical manuals, this comprehensive guide to Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis is an excellent source for all surgeons looking specifically for technical details about the surgical management of these two diseases. Its authors - both involved in multi-center international trials, working parties and symposia - capture in print the improved techniques that have brought about revolutionary developments in the field. The extremely practical approach makes it easy for surgeons to review the indications for surgical interventions and the surgical options available for each clinical problem. Step-by-step operative instructions with practical tips born of long experience are given. The authors point out what results one should expect following the surgical intervention; these include zero mortality and minimal morbidity. They also list all the steps that should be taken to minimize the risk of late complications or recurrence. The clear instructions in this manual will also be of great value to non-surgical physicians who wish to know the indications for surgical treatment and what results they should expect from their surgical colleagues.
Contents
Section I.- 1 History.- 2 Aetiopathology and Natural History.- 3 Nutrition in Inflammatory Bowel Disease.- 4 Psychosis, Psychology, Stress and Counselling.- Section II.- 5 Crohn's Disease: A Remaining Medical Enigma and Surgical Challenge.- 6 Surgical Management.- 7 Indications for Surgical Intervention.- 8 Reducing the Risks of Operation.- 9 Assessment and Preparation.- 10 Resection of the Ileum or Ileocaecum.- 11 Bypass, Diversion and Dilatation.- 12 Strictureplasty.- 13 The Management of Fistula.- 14 Colonic Crohn's Disease (Including Rectal Disease).- 15 Technique of Total Colectomy and Ileo-rectal Anastomosis.- 16 Technique of Panproctocolectomy.- 17 Post-operative Complication.- 18 Perianal Crohn's Disease.- 19 Associated Diseases.- Section III.- 20 Ulcerative Colitis: Indications for Surgical Intervention.- 21 Surgical Options.- 22 Pre-operative Assessment and Preparation.- 23 The Operation.- 24 Indeterminate Colitis.- 25 Management of Cancer and Dysplasia in Ulcerative Colitis.- 26 Pouch Function.- 27 Complications of Restorative Proctocolectomy.- Section IV.- 28 Management of Stomas.- 29 Follow-Up in Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
