Introduction | |
The Early Diagnosis of Colon Polyps and Cancer | p. 1 |
Anatomy of the Anus, Rectum, and Sigmoid Colon | p. 17 |
Anoscopy and Rigid Sigmoidoscopy | p. 22 |
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy and Barium Radiography | p. 32 |
Indications and Contraindications of Flexible Sigmoidoscopy | p. 49 |
Preparation of the Patient for Flexible Sigmoidoscopy | p. 58 |
The Role of the Endoscopy Assistant in Flexible Sigmoidoscopy | p. 66 |
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy: The Equipment | p. 73 |
Techniques of Flexible Sigmoidoscopy | p. 93 |
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy: Special Considerations | p. 105 |
After Flexible Sigmoidoscopy Has Been Completed | p. 111 |
Complications of Flexible Sigmoidoscopy | p. 117 |
Anorectal Pathology | p. 126 |
Inflammatory and Infectious Diseases of the Colon | p. 135 |
Polypoid Lesions and Malignant Tumors of the Colon | p. 147 |
Appendix I Endoscopic Color Atlas of Colorectal Pathology | p. 159 |
Appendix II Suppliers of Endoscopic Equipment and Accessories | p. 171 |
Index | p. 173 |
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