Progress in Proctology: Proceedings of the 3rd International Congress of Hedrologicum Conlegium October 1968, Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany [Paperback]

Hedrology - a term coined by G. B. E. SIMONETTI (Milan) - is the oldest of all surgical specialities. It was re-introduced as Proctology by European surgeons at the turn of the century. Excellent work was performed by the surgeons LIS? FRANK, DIEFFENBACH, VELPEAU, VOLKMANN, KRASKE, VON REINEKE, QUENU, REHN and GOETZE. Today this specialty includes the research, recognition and treatment of disorders of the entire colon, rectum and anus. Ever since the days of W. VON REINEKE (1868-1901), this specialty has been cultivated with special care at the Chirurgische Universitatsklinik Erlangen; scientific investigation has progressed and the operative technique has been improved. Experts from 22 countries met here at the Third International Congress in order to exchange experience and to learn from the successes and failures of their col? leagues. These opinions and this knowledge have been summarized in the congress report. Thus it presents a survey of today's problems in proctology. G. REGEMANN President of the rd 3 International Congress Contents The Future of Proctology, J. F. MONTAGUE . 1 I. Injuries of the Colon and Rectum Injuries of the Colon and Rectum, J. HOFERICHTER ...The Future of Proctology.- I. Injuries of the Colon and Rectum.- Injuries of the Colon and Rectum.- Complications of Proctoscopy and Irrigoscopy.- Barium Peritonitis.- II. Anal Fistulas.- A Pictorial History of Surgical Treatment of Fistula-in-Ano.- Fistula-in-Ano.- The Classification of Fistula-in-Ano.- The Prevention of Anal Fistulas by the Correct Treatment of Anal Abscesses and Phlegmons.- Chronic Abscesses of the Ano-Rectum.- Systematic Anal Sphincter Resection and Immediate Myorrhaphy in High Anal Fistula Exeresis  Technique and Results.- Gross Rectal Involvement in Crohns Disease.- Anal Fistulas in Regional Enteritis.- Anal Fistula in the Adult and Child.- III. Chronic Obstipation.- Surgical Treatment of Chronic Obstipation.- Current Problems in Constipation.- Psychosomatic Aspects in Clch