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abstract：:Radiologic assessment plays a vital role in the management of diverticulitis. It not only helps in the diagnosis, but also helps to guide the management. As technology has progressed, different modalities have offered insight into the treatment of this disease process. Through various trials and studies, certain modal...

journal_title：Clinics in colon and rectal surgery

authors： Kandagatla PG,Stefanou AJ

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the United States, the prevalence of adenomatous polyps found during colonoscopic evaluation ranges from 25 to 41%, and of these, 2 to 5% contain invasive malignancy. The management of the malignant polyp continues to be challenging. Endoscopic resection by polypectomy has been shown to be sufficient for management...

journal_title：Clinics in colon and rectal surgery

authors： Ramirez M,Schierling S,Papaconstantinou HT,Thomas JS

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The morbidity and mortality associated with surgical hemorrhage are considerable, particularly when relaparotomy is necessary. This complication can usually be avoided with comprehensive preoperative patient evaluation and meticulous surgical technique. The damage control sequence is a useful surgical strategy when se...

journal_title：Clinics in colon and rectal surgery

authors： Hammond KL,Margolin DA

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The timing of elective surgery for the treatment of diverticular disease is constantly evolving. Historically, the indications for elective surgery were relatively consistent. It was recommended that patients undergo elective resection after two documented attacks of uncomplicated diverticulitis or after one attack of...

journal_title：Clinics in colon and rectal surgery

authors： Margolin DA

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of drains in colorectal surgery has been a subject of debate for several decades. Prophylactic drainage of the peritoneal cavity has become less popular in recent years. This change is due to several studies demonstrating that intraperitoneal drains do not adequately drain the peritoneal cavity and do not prev...

journal_title：Clinics in colon and rectal surgery

authors： Puleo FJ,Mishra N,Hall JF

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Paradoxical puborectalis contraction and increased perineal descent are two forms of functional constipation presenting as challenging diagnostic and treatment dilemmas to the clinician. In the evaluation of these disorders, the clinician should take special care to exclude anatomic disorders leading to constipation. ...

journal_title：Clinics in colon and rectal surgery

authors： Landmann RG,Wexner SD

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Locally advanced colorectal cancer is a challenge for surgeons and medical oncologist; 10 to 20% colorectal cancer debut as locally advanced disease, with tumors extending through the colon wall with perforation and/or invasion of adjacent organs or structures. Those locally advanced tumors have a worse prognostic at ...

journal_title：Clinics in colon and rectal surgery

authors： Cortes-Guiral D,Glehen O

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Clinical research (CR) is a natural corollary to clinical surgery. It gives an investigator the opportunity to critically review their results and develop new strategies. This article covers the critical factors and the important components of a successful CR program. The first and most important step is to build a de...

journal_title：Clinics in colon and rectal surgery

authors： Scoglio D,Fichera A

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The incidence of Crohn's disease in the pediatric population is increasing. While pediatric patients with Crohn's disease exhibit many of the characteristics of older patients, there are important differences in the clinical presentation and course of disease that can impact the clinical decisions made during treatmen...

journal_title：Clinics in colon and rectal surgery

authors： von Allmen D

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rectal bleeding is a common presentation to the colon and rectal surgeon's office. It is important to develop a systematic approach to its evaluation so as not to miss the presence of a malignancy. The possibility of more than one diagnosis contributing to the symptom should always be kept in mind. It may therefore be...

journal_title：Clinics in colon and rectal surgery

authors： Ferguson MA

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A multispecialty clinic practice is a common practice arrangement for colorectal surgeons. A practice of this type has a variety of features, both positive and negative. This article explores the location, practice patterns, lifestyles, compensation, and academic opportunities associated with a multispecialty clinic p...

journal_title：Clinics in colon and rectal surgery

authors： Beck DE,Margolin DA

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A range of topics are covered in this issue dedicated to complex and reoperative colorectal surgery, from radiation-induced surgical problems, to enterocutaneous fistulas and locally advanced or recurrent rectal cancer. Common themes include the importance of operative planning and patient counseling on the expected f...

journal_title：Clinics in colon and rectal surgery

authors： Kin C

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Genitourinary structures are at risk of injury during colorectal surgery. The incidence of injury is low; however, the risk is higher in cases involving severe inflammatory or infectious processes, locally advanced or recurrent cancer, previous radiation, and reoperation. Consideration of the anatomical relationship b...

journal_title：Clinics in colon and rectal surgery

authors： Althumairi AA,Efron JE

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Crohn's disease represents a challenging operative dilemma. The nature of the disease increases the technical complexity of operations, their morbidity, and the likelihood of multiple operations. In this setting, the advantages of laparoscopic surgery, including shorter hospital stays, less adhesion formation, fewer w...

journal_title：Clinics in colon and rectal surgery

authors： Naidu MN,Trang AC,Salky BA

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pruritus ani is a common condition with many different potential causes. Because of this, it can be difficult to treat. It is important to identify and eliminate any inciting factors, which are often unintentional consequences of the patient's attempts to alleviate symptoms. If no reversible cause is found, simple mea...

journal_title：Clinics in colon and rectal surgery

authors： Ansari P

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article provides an overview of the pathophysiology, causes, investigations, and management of high-output enterostomy and enterocutaneous fistula. High-output stoma and enterocutaneous fistula can result in intestinal failure and this is often fatal if not managed properly. The management involves reducing fluid...

journal_title：Clinics in colon and rectal surgery

authors： Adaba F,Vaizey CJ,Warusavitarne J

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Squamous cell carcinoma of the anus (SCCA) is a rare tumor. However, its incidence has been increasing in men and women over the past 25 years worldwide. Risk factors associated with this cancer are those behaviors that predispose individuals to human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and immunosuppression. Anal cancer i...

journal_title：Clinics in colon and rectal surgery

authors： Poggio JL

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Colorectal cancer, which kills more than 50,000 patients every year in the United States and costs more than $6 billion in direct health costs, is a prime target for cancer prevention. Computed tomography colonography (CTC) has emerged as a minimally invasive, structural examination of the entire colon that can comple...

journal_title：Clinics in colon and rectal surgery

authors： Thomas J,Carenza J,McFarland E

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Colorectal cancer is common in the Western world; ~5% of individuals diagnosed with colorectal cancer have an identifiable inherited genetic predisposition to this malignancy. Genetic testing and rational clinical management recommendations currently exist for the management of individuals with a variety of colorectal...

journal_title：Clinics in colon and rectal surgery

authors： Gryfe R

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Surgery is a very complex, changing, and, sometimes, threatening environment. Emotional intelligence is a key skill for surgical leaders. Authoritarian, hierarchical, transactional, transformational, adaptive, situational, and servant-shepherd leadership can all be used in surgical leadership. Patient care must be the...

journal_title：Clinics in colon and rectal surgery

authors： Onaca N,Fleshman JW

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Large bowel obstruction is a common problem with many different causes, the most common being colorectal adenocarcinoma, extracolonic adenocarcinoma, diverticular disease, volvulus, and inflammatory bowel disease. The nature of the obstruction can influence the best management. Historically, treatment of obstruction c...

journal_title：Clinics in colon and rectal surgery

authors： Sawai RS

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Evidence-based medicine (EBM) is increasingly important for clinical surgery and for promotion of best practices into surgical decision making. Although barriers exist in the current surgical literature, for certain surgical scenarios, formal efforts to promote evidence-based surgery (EBS) into surgical education are ...

journal_title：Clinics in colon and rectal surgery

authors： Kwaan MR,Melton GB

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of laparoscopy has become widespread across many surgical specialties. Its utility as treatment for colon cancer was initially met with hesitancy due to concern for port site and wound recurrences; however, this was later disproven by large retrospective series. Subsequently, there have been multiple, large, p...

journal_title：Clinics in colon and rectal surgery

authors： Franklin BR,McNally MP

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diverticular disease affects approximately two thirds of the population over the age of 70. While only a small fraction of these patients will develop diverticulitis, adequate radiological evaluation of diverticulitis and its complications is imperative in determining proper medical and surgical treatment. Clinical ex...

journal_title：Clinics in colon and rectal surgery

authors： Snyder MJ

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The proximity of the colon and rectum to the organs of the urologic system virtually ensures that iatrogenic urologic injuries become a distinct possibility during complex colorectal surgical procedures. An intimate knowledge of urogenital anatomy as well as strategies for identification and repair of potential injuri...

journal_title：Clinics in colon and rectal surgery

authors： Ferrara M,Kann BR

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The applicability of laparoscopy to many complex intraabdominal colorectal procedures continues to expand, and has been shown to be feasible and safe in experienced hands. Data are available on the elderly, rectal prolapse, diverticulitis, Hartman's takedown, small bowel obstruction, Crohn's disease, and ulcerative co...

journal_title：Clinics in colon and rectal surgery

authors： Shin T,Rafferty JF

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The evolution over the past 20 years of anal preservation in rectal cancer surgery has been truly remarkable. Intersphincteric resection (ISR) reported by Schiessel in 1994 in Australia has been shown to enable anal preservation even for cancers quite close to the anus. In Japan, ISR via the detachment of the anal can...

journal_title：Clinics in colon and rectal surgery

authors： Ito M

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Colorectal surgery patients frequently suffer from postoperative complications. Patients with complications have been shown to be at higher risk for mortality, poor oncologic outcomes, additional complications, and worse quality of life. Complications are increasingly recognized as markers of quality of care with more...

journal_title：Clinics in colon and rectal surgery

authors： Tevis SE,Kennedy GD

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since the early 1900s, skeletal muscle transpositions have been employed for complicated cases of fecal incontinence to augment or replace the anal sphincter. Multiple techniques have evolved that vary with the type and configuration of muscle used in the reconstruction. Transposition of the gluteus maximus muscle was...

journal_title：Clinics in colon and rectal surgery

authors： Cera SM,Wexner SD

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lynch syndrome is the familial clustering of colorectal and endometrial cancers. This syndrome is passed in an autosomal dominant fashion within families with defective mismatch repair as the genetic basis for cancer development in these patients. There remains a group of patients who fit clinical diagnostic criteria ...

journal_title：Clinics in colon and rectal surgery

authors： Bansidhar BJ,Silinsky J

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00