Overview

This textbook addresses the best way of evaluating patients with rectal prolapse, the underlying pathophysiology, the different surgical approaches, the expected functional results after surgery and the management of complex clinical conditions associated with this condition. It is an essential book that attempts to draw together material that could be of vital importance to surgeons around the world. The pathophysiology of rectal prolapse is still uncertain and its clinical and instrumental diagnostic assessment needs to be clarified.

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Author:   Donato F. Altomare ,  Filippo Pucciani
Publisher:   Springer Verlag
Imprint:   Springer Verlag
Edition:   Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2008
Dimensions:   Width: 19.00cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 27.00cm
Weight:   0.562kg
ISBN:  

9788847015593

ISBN 10:   8847015596
Pages:   214
Publication Date:   21 October 2010
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
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Table of Contents

1 Perineum: Functional Anatomy.- 2 Rectal Prolapse: Pathophysiology.- 3 Functional Imaging in Rectal Prolapse.- 4 An Overview of Neurophysiologic Tests in Rectal Prolapse.- 5 Classification of Internal and External Rectal Prolapse.- 6 Rehabilitative Treatment for Internal Rectal Prolapse.- 7 Treatment of Internal Rectal Prolapse by Rectopexy.- 8 Treatment of Rectal Intussusception by Internal Delorme Procedure.- 9 The STARR Procedure for Internal Rectal Prolapse.- 10 The EXPRESS Procedure for Internal Rectal Prolapse.- 11 Perineal Approach to External Rectal Prolapse: The Delorme’s Procedure.- 12 Perineal Approach to External Rectal Prolapse: The Altemeier Procedure.- 13 Surgery for Rectal Prolapse: Functional Outcome from Perineal Approach – An Overview.- 14 Surgical Treatment of Rectal Prolapse: Rectopexy without Mesh.- 15 Mesh Rectopexy: Wells Technique.- 16 Rectopexy with Mesh According to Ripsteins Technique.- 17 Rectopexy with Mesh: The Orr-Loygue Technique.- 18 Rectopexy According to Frikman-Goldberg technique.- 19 Laparoscopic Ventral Rectocolpopexy for Complex Rectogenital Prolapse.- 20 Management of Rectal Prolapse: The Role of Laparoscopic Approaches.- 21 Surgery for Rectal Prolapse: Functional outcome from Abdominal Approach - An Overview.- 22 Surgery for Rectal Prolapse: General Criteria for the Selection of the Best Treatment.- 23 The Management of Recurrent Rectal Prolapse.- 24 The Management of Associated Pelvic Dysfunctions: External Rectal Prolapse and Faecal Incontinence.- 25The Management of Associated Pelvic Dysfunctions: External Rectal Prolapse and Genital Prolapse.- 26 Management Guidelines fo Full-thickness rectal prolapse.- Subject Index

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From the reviews: The figures are excellent and easy to understand and the scientific evidence is honestly stated. The purpose is to give detailed information with scientific basis for both traditional approaches and new techniques. ! Because the book is easy to understand, students and residents would be able to follow it. However, it is designed for subspecialists, including colorectal fellows and surgeons in both private and academic practice. ! This is an excellent book. (Shauna Lorenzo-Rivero, Doody's Review Service, February 2008)

From the reviews: The figures are excellent and easy to understand and the scientific evidence is honestly stated. The purpose is to give detailed information with scientific basis for both traditional approaches and new techniques. ... Because the book is easy to understand, students and residents would be able to follow it. However, it is designed for subspecialists, including colorectal fellows and surgeons in both private and academic practice. ... This is an excellent book. (Shauna Lorenzo-Rivero, Doody's Review Service, February 2008)

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