Current Surgical Therapy

by Cameron, John L.

• ISBN13: 9781416034971
• ISBN10: 1416034978
• Edition: 9th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2007-12-14
• Publisher: Elsevier Science Health Science div

Summary

Access unparalleled advice on the selection and implementation of the latest treatments for surgical diseases! Joined by hundreds of other preeminent surgeons, distinguished editor John L. Cameron, MD discusses which approach to take and when...how to avoid or minimize complications for any surgical challenge...and what outcomes you can expect. Nearly 940 photographs, line drawings, and radiographs provide you with the visual perspectives that are so important in surgery. Whats more, this Expert Consult title comes with access to the complete contents online, for convenient reference from any practice location. Its the book youll depend upon most for quick, efficient review prior to surgery, as well as for certification or recertification preparation. Clinically relevant content, organized by body area, explains you what to do in specific surgical situations. Brief, focused chapters following a consistent format equip you to efficiently review procedures prior to surgery - and confidently prepare for certification and recertification. Includes access to the complete contents of the book onlinefully searchablefor rapid and convenient consultation from anyplace with an Internet connection. Focuses entirely on contemporary surgical management to keep you abreast of new treatments. Offers a new full-color insert of nearly 100 photographs providing a true-to-life visual perspective. Includes many new contributors who present brand new insights, tips, and treatments based upon their vast first-hand experience to help you obtain optimal surgical outcomes.

Table of Contents

Esophagus
Esophageal Function Tests	p. 1
Esophageal Perforation	p. 16
Achalasia of the Esophagus	p. 20
Disorders of Esophageal Motility	p. 26
Management of Pharyngoesophageal (Zenkers) Diverticula	p. 30
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease	p. 34
Endoluminal Approaches to Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease	p. 41
Barretts Esophagus	p. 43
Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia	p. 46
Chemical Esophageal Injuries	p. 49
Management of Esophageal Tumors	p. 52
Esophageal Stents	p. 57
Therapy of Esophageal Cancer	p. 62
Endoscopic Treatment of Barretts Esophagus	p. 65
Esophageal Atresia and Tracheoesophageal Fistula	p. 71
Complications of Esophageal Surgery	p. 74
The Stomach
Benign Gastric Ulcer	p. 81
Brunicardi Duodenal Ulcer	p. 84
Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome	p. 88
Postgastrectomy Syndromes	p. 93
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome	p. 98
Morbid Obesity	p. 103
Gastric Adenocarcinoma	p. 105
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors	p. 111
Small Bowel
Small Bowel Obstruction	p. 117
Postoperative Ileus	p. 121
Disease of the Small Bowel	p. 123
Strictureplasty in Crohns Disease	p. 128
Small Bowel Tumors	p. 132
Diverticulosis of the Small Bowel	p. 136
Mesenteric Vascular Disease of the Small Bowel	p. 139
Enterocutaneous Fistula	p. 143
Management of the Short Bowel Syndrome	p. 145
Small Bowel Carcinoid Tumors	p. 150
Motility Disorders of the Stomach and Small Bowel	p. 156
Large Bowel
Virtual Colonoscopy	p. 161
Diverticular Disease of the Colon	p. 166
Chronic Ulcerative Colitis	p. 170
Crohns Colitis	p. 178
Ischemic Colitis	p. 183
Clostridium difficile Colitis	p. 186
Large Bowel Obstruction	p. 189
Boller Acute Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction (Olgilvies Syndrome)	p. 192
Colonic Volvulus	p. 195
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