Physical, Laboratory, Radiographic, and Endoscopic Workup for Clostridium difficile Colitis.

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：:When utilized properly, social media offers several personal and professional benefits for the practicing surgeon, including peer networking, education, e-mentorship, marketing, recruitment, and patient outreach. However, unprofessional online behavior is common among surgeons, and this improper use of social media ca...

journal_title：Clinics in colon and rectal surgery

authors： Langenfeld SJ,Batra R

更新日期：2017-09-01 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：:All colorectal operations carry significant associated risk. To facilitate the best outcomes it is essential to perform a comprehensive evaluation of patient risk preoperatively. Once risk factors are identified the appropriate steps must be taken to minimize their effects. The evaluation of the patient can be broken ...

journal_title：Clinics in colon and rectal surgery

authors： Parsons DP

更新日期：2009-02-01 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：: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：: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：:Perineal wound complications following abdominoperineal resection (APR) is a common occurrence. Risk factors such as operative technique, preoperative radiation therapy, and indication for surgery (i.e., rectal cancer, anal cancer, or inflammatory bowel disease [IBD]) are strong predictors of these complications. Pati...

journal_title：Clinics in colon and rectal surgery

authors： Wiatrek RL,Thomas JS,Papaconstantinou HT

更新日期：2008-02-01 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：:Transanal total mesorectal excision (taTME) is a novel technique that has evolved over the years to address the challenges of low rectal cancer surgery by applying the principles and benefits of laparoscopic surgery to more historic transanal techniques. It has been popularized through its use in rectal cancer, but th...

journal_title：Clinics in colon and rectal surgery

authors： Soares AS,Chand M

更新日期：2020-05-01 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：:Lower gastrointestinal bleeding (LGIB) is a common entity encountered by the surgeon. Though most LGIB stops on its own, familiarity with the diagnoses and their treatments is critical to optimal patient care. Even in 2016, surgery may be required. Advances in imaging have led to an enhanced ability to localize bleedi...

journal_title：Clinics in colon and rectal surgery

authors： Greco L,Zhang J,Ross H

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

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：:Professional medical societies serve several functions that may benefit society, the sponsoring medical profession, and individual members. Several professional societies are available for colorectal surgeons to join and participate in. Reasons to join include service, educational offerings, networking, and companions...

journal_title：Clinics in colon and rectal surgery

authors： Beck DE

更新日期：2011-06-01 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：:Peritoneal surface disease (PSD) has historically been used interchangeably with the term peritoneal carcinomatosis (PC) and has a dismal natural history. A variety of malignant pathologies, including colorectal and appendiceal primary tumors, can disseminate throughout the peritoneal cavity, leading to bowel obstruct...

journal_title：Clinics in colon and rectal surgery

authors： Kuncewitch M,Levine EA,Shen P,Votanopoulos KI

更新日期：2018-09-01 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：:Crohn disease remains a challenging clinical entity, both medically and surgically. It frequently presents in early adulthood and imposes a lifetime exposure to chronic inflammation that can affect the entire gastrointestinal tract. Although the mainstay of therapy is treatment with immunomodulating drugs, ∼70 to 90% ...

journal_title：Clinics in colon and rectal surgery

authors： Aarons CB

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Advances in the surgical management of rectal cancer have placed the quality of total mesorectal excision (TME) as the major predictor in overall survival. A standardized TME technique along with quality increases the percentage of patients undergoing a complete TME. Quality measurements of TME will place increasing d...

journal_title：Clinics in colon and rectal surgery

authors： Lichliter WE

更新日期：2015-03-01 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：: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 begins as a polyp that is a benign growth on the mucosal surface of the colon or rectum. Over a period of 5 to 15 years, polyps can degenerate into a cancer, thus invading the colonic wall. Colorectal screening methods are designed to diagnose and remove polyps before they acquire invasive potential ...

journal_title：Clinics in colon and rectal surgery

authors： Huck MB,Bohl JL

更新日期：2016-12-01 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：:Nodal dissemination in locally advanced rectal cancer occurs mainly in two directions: upward and lateral. Lateral node involvement has been demonstrated; however, lateral lymph node dissection (LLND) is not routinely performed in Western countries and the focus is more on neoadjuvant treatment regimens. The main reas...

journal_title：Clinics in colon and rectal surgery

authors： Kusters M,Uehara K,Velde CJHV,Moriya Y

更新日期：2017-11-01 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：: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 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：:As a result of the obvious benefits of laparoscopic cholecystectomy, minimally invasive techniques have been applied to more complex gastrointestinal procedures, including colorectal resections. The goal in adapting laparoscopic techniques for colorectal surgery is to offer an operation that results in less pain, shor...

journal_title：Clinics in colon and rectal surgery

authors： Bonnor RM,Ludwig KA

更新日期：2005-08-01 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 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