Colonoscopy : Principles and Practice

by Editor: Jerome D. Waye (Mount Sinai Hospital, New York); Editor: Douglas K. Rex; Editor: Christopher B. Williams (St Marks Hospital, Harrow)

• ISBN13: 9780470986936
• ISBN10: 047098693X
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2008-06-01
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Summary

First Edition - Winner of 2004 BMA Medical Book Competition in GastroenterologyA state-of-the-art reference guide covering all aspects of the performance, technical and clinical background to colonoscopyThe second edition of this prize winning book is written by some of the world's foremost experts in the field of colonoscopy and colonic imaging. Every chapter has been updated and 5 new chapters have been added to include the latest information and advances in the field of colonoscopy: Capsule Colonoscopy Narrow Band Imaging Confocal Endomicroscopy Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection in the Colon New Colonoscopes and Assist DevicesDrawing on the vast experience of the authors it covers every area of medicine that impacts on colonoscopy, including virtual colonography, pathology, techniques for pediatric and adult procedures, and legal aspects concerning colonoscopy.The book is focused on patient care, and provides explanations on how to perform the procedure effectively and make the best outcome for your patients. It serves as a detailed manual of procedures, extensively illustrated with diagrams and photographs and there is an accompanying DVD with multiple demonstrations of technique.This is an invaluable compendium on all aspects of colonoscopy, suitable for use by every grade of practitioner world-wide and an essential reference book for allestablishments with an endoscopy facility.

Table of Contents

1. General Aspects of Colonoscopy History of Colonoscopy in the Rectum and Colon The Colonoscopy Suite The Colonoscopy Assistant Informed Consent for Colonoscopy .2. Teaching and Quality Aspects Training in Colonoscopy Teaching Aids in Colonoscopy Teaching Colonoscopy Role of Simulators in Endoscopy Continuous Quality Improvement in Colonoscopy .3. Indications, Contraindications, Screening, and Complications Indications and Contraindications Diagnostic Yield of Colonoscopy by Indication Screening Colonoscopy: Rationale and Performance Cost-effectiveness of Colonoscopy Screening Hereditary Colorectal Cancer Complications .4. Reports and Imaging Standardization of the Endoscopic Report Reporting and Image Management .5. Preparation for Colonoscopy Preparation for Colonoscopy Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Colonoscopy Management of Anticoagulation and Antiplatelet Agents Sedation for Colonoscopy .6. Hardware The Video Colonoscope The Colonoscope Insertion Tube Magnetic Imaging of Colonoscopy Accessories Clips, Loops, and Bands: Applications in the Colon Colonoscopic Biopsy Cleaning and Disinfection .7. Basic Procedure Insertion Technique Missed Neoplasms and Optimal Colonoscopic Withdrawal Technique .8. Colon Polyps: Incidence, Growth and Pathology Polyp Biology Colon Polyps, Prevalence rates, Incidence Rates, and Growth Rates Pathology of Colorectal Polyps .9. Polypectomy Principles of Electrosurgery, Laser, and Argon Plasma Coagulation with Particular Regard to Colonoscopy Polypectomy - Basic Principles Difficult Polypectomy Retrieval of Colonic Polyps .10. Malignant Polyp, Surveillance Post-Polypectomy, Post-Cancer Resection Management of the Malignant Polyps Postpolypectomy Surveillance Colonoscopy after Colon Cancer Resection .11. Neoplastic Detection and Staging: New Techniques Magnifying Colonoscopy, Early Colorectal Cancer, and Flat Adenomas Flat and Depressed Colorectal Adenomas in the Western Hemisphere Chromoendoscopy Optical Techniques for the Endoscopic Detection of Early Dysplastic Colonic Lesions Endoscopic Ultrasonography of the Colon Virtual Colonoscopy in the Evaluation of Colonic Diseases .12. Clinical use of Colonoscopy Colonoscopy and Severe Hematochezia Endoscopy in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases Infections and Other Noninflammatory-Bowel-Disease Colitides Acute Colonic Pseudo-obstruction Radiation Proctopathy Benign and Malignant Colorectal Strictures Pediatric Colonoscopy ......13. Future of Colonoscopy The Future of Colonoscopy