Author	Schofield, Philip F. author
Title	Highlights in Coloproctology [electronic resource] / by Philip F. Schofield, N. Y. Haboubi, D. F. Martin
Imprint	London : Springer London, 1993
Connect to	http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-3456-5
Descript	X, 163 p. online resource

An experienced pathologist, radiologist and clinician combine forces to review the recent literature on coloproctology and give a precis of the results. Their Highlights in Coloproctology are the ideal source for a clinician or researcher who wants a quick overview of the subject. The book highlights the papers that have had an impact on developments in the field and brings the reader up to date with modern references

1 The Small Intestine: Normal Structure and Function -- 2 Malabsorption -- 3 Congenital Abnormalities -- 4 Intestinal and Colorectal Injury -- 5 Infective Diarrhoea -- 6 Inflammatory Bowel Disease -- 7 Small Bowel Ischaemia -- 8 Other Forms of Colitis and Enterocolitis -- 9 Small Bowel Obstruction -- 10 Tumours of the Small Intestine -- 11 Benign Epithelial Tumours and Polyps -- 12 Large Bowel Carcinoma -- 13 The Appendix -- 14 Irritable Bowel Syndrome -- 15 Diverticular Disease -- 16 Motility Disorders -- 17 Volvulus -- 18 Disorders of the Pelvic Floor -- 19 Perianal Abscess and Fistula -- 20 Anal Fissure -- 21 Haemorrhoids -- 22 Pruritis Ani -- 23 Anal Tumours -- Author Index