Gastrointestinal and colorectal surgery

Causes and Control of Colorectal Cancer: A Model for Cancer Prevention is a ground- breaking monograph which takes a global, multidisciplinary approach to the causes, carcinogenesis and control of colorectal cancer.

Over a decade has elapsed since the last volume in this series was published.

This volume, the sixth of the series, represents the natural counterpart of the previous volume, Ultra- structure of the Digestive Tract.

Once again the gastroenterologists of northwestern Canada have come out with a series of essays advancing important modem concepts.

Diagnostic ultrasound is changing dramatically because of the development of a variety of high resolution real-time scanning instruments.

The purpose of this series of volumes is to present a comprehensive view of the complications that result from the use of acceptable diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

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Our knowledge and understanding of pancreatic diseases has advanced tremendously in the past decade.

This book is the first of a planned series of texts on pathology of the gastrointestinal tract.

The Manual of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery was compiled as an aid to surgeons, residents, and students who want to acquire a broader knowl- edge of the surgical techniques used in the upper gastrointestinal area.

and User's Guide Abdominal ultrasound examinations are now performed mainly with real-time instrumentation, thereby giving the user tremendous flexi- bility in the manner in which the examination is conducted.

Gastric Carcinoma/Classification, Diagnosis, and Therapy presents the most current perspective on gastric carcinoma, with particular emphasis on the surgical and chemotherapeutic modalities that offer hope for future treatment.

Pathology of the Stomach and Duodenum comprehensively surveys gastric and duodenal disease, including clinical findings, pathophysiology, and epidemiology, and emphasizing diagnostic gross and microscopic pathology.

Neuropeptides and Stress presents a comprehensive survey by leading pioneers in the field of the knowledge and concepts implicating neuropeptides in the regulations of responses to stress.

Vaccines have historically been considered to be the most cost-effective method for preventing communicable diseases.

Diagnostic Pathology of the Intestinal Mucosa - An Atlas and Review of Biopsy Interpretation offers a comprehensive overview of intestinal mucosal structure as defined through peroral or endoscopic biopsy specimens obtained in normal and disease states.

In the five years since laparoscopic methods have gained widespread use in general surgery, a wealth of experience has accumulated.

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A concise, practical guide to the diagnosis and treatment of liver disease.

Does IBS disrupt your life?

This comprehensive and authoritative text takes an integrated approach to childbirth trauma, focusing on anal sphincter injuries and perineal morbidity, as well as other lower urinary tract dysfunctions secondary to childbirth.

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Modern Management of Cancer of the Rectum is intended to provide a comprehensive overview of all aspects of rectal neoplasms.

Advances in Laparoscopy of the Abdominal Wall Hernia is fully illustrated, comprehensive guide which describes in detail the most up-to-date techniques used in the laparoscopic repair of hernias.

Biomechanics of the Gastrointestinal Tract is an up-to-date book for researchers on the study of the mechanical properties and the motor system of the gastrointestinal tract.

Surgical Treatment of Haemorrhoids is a high level text covering both recent advances and traditional treatments in this field.

The encyclopedic guide to the pancreas for practicing clinicians and surgeons In the past decade extraordinary developments in diagnostic and therapeutic radiology and endoscopy have been coupled with major advances in surgical techniques and basic sciences.

Surgery of the Liver, Bile Ducts and Pancreas in Children, Third Edition describes the modern approach to the diagnosis, management and surgery of childhood conditions of the liver and associated structures.

Now on its sixth edition, this book presents the state of the art in colorectal surgery.

Manual of Total Mesorectal Excision is the authoritative manual for the trainee and qualified surgeon, covering every aspect of total mesorectal excision for rectal cancer.

Biopsy Pathology in Colorectal Disease shows how the practising pathologist can extract the maximum of diagnostic value from biopsies of the colon, rectum and anus.

Developed in conjunction with the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, this comprehensive textbook provides readers with the full scope of surgical practice for patients with diseases of the colon and rectum.

Molecular Genetics of Colorectal Neoplasia A Primer for the Clinician provides the latest information on the genetics of colorectal cancer within a context of basic genetics, describing the subject in understandable language and making it clinically relevant.

Pediatric gastrointestinal and liver biopsies comprise a significant portion of specimens examined by the pathology laboratory.

Vascular Liver Disease: Mechanisms and Management covers all of the disease entities that stem from abnormalities that affect the hepatic vasculature.

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Hepatology and Transplant Hepatology: A Case Based Approach presents a collection of interesting cases in liver disease seen at a very busy and large liver transplant center in the United States.

"e;In the preface to this impressive and well-produced book, the editors state that their aim is not to describe a new surgical specialty, since most surgeons will soon need to be "e;geriatric surgeons,"e; but to assemble a comprehensive account that will allow "e;all providers of healthcare to the elderly to understand the issues involved in choosing surgery as a treatment option for their patients.

Colorectal cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in the US and the third most recently linked to cancer deaths.

Autoimmune (IgG4-related) Pancreatitis and Cholangitis reviews the breadth of clinical, imaging, histological, laboratory, and imaging features associated with IgG4-associated systemic disease, especially AIP and IAC.

The previous five editions of Dynamic Radiology of the Abdomen are classic, must-read books for the diagnostic radiologist.

Atlas of Virtual Colonoscopy thoroughly revises and updates Abraham Dachman's bestselling first edition.

Although dyspepsia has been investigated for a long period of time, there is no international agreement on what constitutes this condition nor any standardized guidelines.

Liver disease has been identified as a leading cause of death in HIV-infected patients since the introduction of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) in 1996.

To date, diet programs and medical therapies for the treatment of obesity have had limited success.

As aging trends in the United States and Europe in particular are strongly suggestive of increasingly older society, it would be prudent for health care providers to better prepare for such changes.