The ASCRS Textbook of Colon and Rectal Surgery is the first official textbook of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS) (www.fascrs.org) that adheres to the principals of evidence-based practice and utilizes ASCRS practice parameters. Written by top experts in the specialty, each chapter correlates with the core curriculum developed by the Program Director's Association in Colorectal Surgery. Chapters include Anatomy, Physiology, Genetics, Diagnostic Evaluation, and Perioperative Management. In addition, a ground-breaking online component is updated periodically with new information for the busy surgeon. A distinguished editorial group includes Dr. James Fleshman, Dr. David Beck, Dr. Steven Wexner, Dr. Bruce Wolff, and Dr. John Pemberton. There are also five associate editors who bring their expertise and experience to the textbook: Dr. Julio Garcia-Aguilar, Dr. James Church, Dr. Patricia Roberts, Dr. Rob Madoff, and Dr. Ted Saclarides. With 56 chapters and over 380 illustrations, including 64 color, The ASCRS Textbook of Colon and Rectal Surgery is destined to become a classic. It is a must-have reference for residents and fellows in training, as well as practicing surgeons.

From the contents:

Anatomy (Colon, Rectum, Anus) and Embriology (Normal and Abnormal).- Physiology: Colonic.- Physiology: Anorectal.- Diagnostic Evaluations: Physiologic Testing (PNTML, Manometry, Defecogram).- Diagnostic Evaluations: Endoscopy (Rigid, Flexible, Complications).- Diagnostic Evaluations: Radiology/Nuclear/PET, CT Colography.- Diagnostic Evaluations: Ultrasound.- Preoperative Management: Bowel Preparation, Medical Evaluation.- Postoperative Management: Pain and Anesthetic, Fluids and Diet.- Postoperative Complications.- Benign Anorectal: Hemorrhoids.- Benign Anorectal: Anal Fissure, Anal Stenosis.- Benign Anorectal: Abscess and Fistula.- Benign Anorectal: Rectovaginal Fistula.- Benign Anorectal: Hidradentis Suppurativa, Pilonidal Disease.- Benign Anorectal: Perianal Dermatology and Pruritis Ani.- STD.- Benign Colon - Diverticular Disease.- Benign Anorectal: Volvulus.- GI Bleeding: Massive and Vascular Malformations, Occult.- Endometriosis.- Trauma: Colonic (Abdominal), Anorectal, Foreign Body.- Colon Cancer: Evaluation and Staging and Etiology.- Colorectal Neoplasms: Screening and Prevention.- Colorectal Neoplasms: Polyps.- Polyposis Syndromes.- Colon Cancer Evaluation and Staging.- Colon Cancer Surgical Management.- Rectal Cancer Evaluation and Staging.- Rectal Cancer Surgical Management.- Adjuvant Therapy.- Colorectal Cancer Follow-up.- Colorectal Cancer: Locally Advanced and Recurrent.- Colorectal Cancer: Metastatic (Paliation).