Gastrointestinal and colorectal surgery

In der letzten Auflage des Handbuchs der inneren Medizin aus dem Jahre 1953 wurden im Rahmen der Abhandlung der Verdauungskrankheiten dem Dünn- und Dickdarm von NORBERT HENNING und W.

It was our aim to place at the disposal of radiologists within a short time an atlas of high-quality, valuable pictures of abdominal CT without We felt that, the image degradation inherent to slower scanning apparatus.

The first portion of this work is devoted to a consideration of the practical aspects of the proctoscopic examination and thus presents the indications for performing a proctologic evaluation, the information that may be obtained from the patient's medical history, an example of a preprinted data form for use in the recording of the physician's findings, the preparation and positioning of the patient, and the preliminary examination of the anus including the digital rectal examination.

It is my pleasure to introduce you to this new Atlas by Professor DEMLING and his colleagues on the very timely subjects colonoscopy, duodenoscopy and endoscopic cannu- lation of the bile and pancreatic ducts.

The secretion of bioactive products by tumors of the gastroenteropancreatic system results in the development of watery diarrhea that can lead to death in a very short period if not brought under control.

Biliary tract complications are still the major cause of morbidity following orthotopic liver transplantation.

For the new English edition, this highly popular book has been thoroughly revised and updated to include the enormous progress seen recently in the field of ultrasonography.

Der hier vorliegende Band 2 der zweiten Auflage der Pathologie, der der ersten Hälfte des zweiten Bandes der ersten Auflage entspricht, enthält alle Kapitel zu den Verdauungsorganen.

Surgical Diseases of the Spleen written and edited by internationally renowned scientists will be a masterpiece for any institution.

During the years that have intervened since the third volume of the International Life Sciences Institute (ILSI) Monographs on Pathology of Laboratory Animals, Digestive System, was published, new information of interest to pathologists has developed at a rather remarkable pace.

This book, edited by Prof.

Die bildgebende Diagnostik der Dünndarmerkrankungen ist in einem Wandel begriffen.

Few fields have witnessed such impressive advances as the application of computer technology to radiology.

The pathology of the pancreas, which was a "e;hidden"e; retroperitoneal organ for many years, can now be marvelously depicted by the modern sectional imaging techniques.

Radiology of the Pancreas discusses the diagnostic role of the various imaging modalities currently available for the assessment of pancreatic anatomy and disease.

Portal hypertension is a relatively common condition, the complications of which are frequently life threatening.

Gastrointestinal lymphomas have attracted increasing interest over the past few years and are a topic characterized by intensive and ongoing activity.

I would like to express my great appreciation to the editors of this volume, Prof.

The advent of spiral CT has brought about a major breakthrough in abdominal imaging.

Die neu überarbeitete und erweiterte Röntgenfibel dient dem angehenden Radiologen als Einführung und Hilfestellung in den verschiedenen Disziplinen seines Fachgebiets.

I have not embarked on the foreword to this scientific monograph by Armando and Gior- gio ROSSI in the expectation that it will be an easy task, because these two authors are the last remaining members of a family that has left its mark in the field of radiology in our country: therefore, the writer's enthusiasm and detachment could be jeopardized by mem- ories of his own teachers and elders and the respect he still feels towards them.

Colorectal cancer is one of the most frequent human tumors.

Whereas during the past decade endoscopy has become established as the leading means of diagnosis and management of diseases affecting the esophagus, starnach and large bowel, radiology has retained its pre-eminence for the clinical study and evaluation of the small bowel.

This volume provides a thorough and informative account of the use of diagnostic and interventional radiology in liver transplantation.

TONY AMERY In 1897, the Swiss surgeon Carl Schlatter carried must use this knowledge and experience to select out the first successful total gastrectomy for gas- the reconstruction procedure which will leave the tric cancer.

"e;Updates in Colo-Proctology"e; covers the proceedings of the Anglo-Swiss Colo-Proctology Meeting held in St Moritz in 1990.

Der Kongreßband enthält eine hervorragende und umfassende Darstellung der auf dem DEUTSCHEN CHIRURGENKONGRESS 1989 in München abgehandelten Themen.

Dieses Buch befaßt sich ausschließlich mit dem Plattenepithelkarzinom der Speiseröhre, die Einzelartikel zahlreicher Autoren werden in 5 Abschnitten zusammengefaßt: Anatomie und Pathologie, Klinik und perioperative Maßnahmen, chirurgische Strategie und Therapiekonzept, spezielle Techniken - Komplikationen und palliative Therapieformen.

This Recent Results in Cancer Research volume contains the majority of the invited expert contributions from the First St.

The prevention of colorectal cancer is a subject of increasing medical importance, and there have been a number of promising recent developments.

As the population ages, clinicians are facing an increasing number of elderly patients with colorectal cancer.

Gastroesophageal reflux disease is a common condition in children.

Radiology has seen dramatic technological advances in recent years.

Cancer of the digestive system, which includes the gastrointestinal tract, liver, pancreas and gall bladder, represents a major cause of cancer mor- bidity and mortality worldwide.

While MRI has proved itself to be an excellent diagnostic noninvasive modality for imaging of the brain, medulla, and musculoskeletal system due to its high intrinsic con- trast resolution and tissue characterisation potential based on the judicious application of specific sequences, this has not been the case in the abdomen and pelvis.

The increasing prevalence of obesity in many countries means that it should now be considered a pandemic.

In this book a team of leading experts come together to provide a comprehensive overview of modern imaging of the abdomen and pelvis, with detailed sections on both gastrointestinal and genitourinary imaging.

Gastrointestinal Oncology is an evidence-based, practical reference intended to assist in the diagnosis and management of patients with gastrointestinal malignancies.