Synopses & Reviews
Designed to provide a highly visual reference for surgeons and other members of the patient management team, Atlas of Intestinal Stomas is based on the 1967 gold standard text, Turnbull and Weakly's Atlas of Intestinal Stomas.
Review
From the reviews:"This update of a book on intestinal stomas continues the long history of excellence established by the first edition in 1967, supplying a comprehensive account of the indications, techniques, and complications of stoma care, creation, and takedown. ... It is written for practicing surgeons by leaders in their fields. ... The multiauthored format allows fresh perspectives and well-written, concise text. The illustrations are outstanding. The easy-to-read format and breathtaking illustrations make this a quality book ... ." (John C. Byrn, Doody's Review Service, May, 2012)
Review
From the reviews:"This update of a book on intestinal stomas continues the long history of excellence established by the first edition in 1967, supplying a comprehensive account of the indications, techniques, and complications of stoma care, creation, and takedown. ... It is written for practicing surgeons by leaders in their fields. ... The multiauthored format allows fresh perspectives and well-written, concise text. The illustrations are outstanding. The easy-to-read format and breathtaking illustrations make this a quality book ... ." (John C. Byrn, Doody's Review Service, May, 2012)
Synopsis
Lavishly illustrated with both detailed line drawings and clinical photos, this book offers comprehensive coverage of every aspect of the management of intestinal stomas.
Table of Contents
Preface
Acknowledgements
Dedication
Contributors List
1. Intestinal Stomas: Historical Overview
James S. Wu
2. Gastrointestinal Anatomy
Richard L. Drake and Jennifer M. McBride
3. Structure and Function of the Large Bowel
Ann Brannigan and James M. Church
4. Physiologic and Metabolic Effects of Intestinal Stomas
John L. Rombeau
5. Quality of Life of the Ostomate
Meagan Costedio and James I. Merlino
6. Wound, Ostomy, and Continence/Enterostomal Therapy (WOC/ET) Nursing
Paula Erwin-Toth, Barbara J. Hocevar, and Linda J. Stricker
7. Ileostomy
Luca Stocchi
8. Medical Management of the High Output Enterostomy and Enterocutaneous Fistula
Neha R. Parekh and Douglas L. Seidner
9. Intestinal Stomas and the Biliary Tree
Michael D. Johnson and John J. Fung
10. Continent Ileostomy
Ravi Pokala Kiran and Victor W. Fazio
11. Colostomy: Types, Indications, Formation and Reversal
Thomas E. Garofalo
12. Laparoscopic Ostomy Surgery
Daniel P. Geisler and Hermann Kessler