Operative Strategies in Inflammatory Bowel Disease [Paperback]

A thorough review of the operative techniques as well as the indications, pitfalls, strategies and timing, complications, and long term results involved in the surgical treatment of ulcerative colitis and Crohn's Disease. As IBD is characterised by a high incidence of re-operations and complications, independent sections of the text are devoted entirely to surgical treatment of specific complications and the management of recurrent diseases. Exquisitely illustrated with over 200 line drawings, this book contains important information on medical treatment, endoscopic evaluation, pathology, radiology, and aetiology.Operative strategies in inflammatory small bowel disease, provides a thorough review of the operative techniques as well as the indications, and long term results for the surgical treatment of ulcerative colitis and Crohn's Disease. As IBD is characterized by a high incidence of re-operations and complications, separate sections of the text are entirely devoted to surgical treatment of specific complications and management of recurrent disease in both ulcerative colitis and Crohn's Disease. In addition, the text addresses the complex interface exists between the medical and surgical management of IBD with important information on medical treatment, endoscopic evaluation, pathology, radiology, and etiology. Exquisitely illustrated with over 175 line drawings, and photographs to give the surgeon step-by-step guidance through a variety of complext surgical procedures.Inflammatory Bowel Disease Past, Present, Future Epidemiology Etiology and Pathogenesis Pathology Endoscopic Evaluation Radiological Evaluation Medical Treatment Surgical Treatment: Indications and Timing Ulcerative Colitis Operative Technique Proctocolectomy with Ileostomy Restorative Proctocolectomy with ileoanal anastomosis Ileal Pouches Proctocolectomy with Kock Pouch Surgical Treatment of Specific Complications of Ulcerative Colitis Hemorrhage Toxic Megacl£q