Atlas of Colonoscopy: Techniques - Diagnosis - Interventional Procedures

A complete guide to colonoscopy featuring more than 1,000 superb illustrations! In recent decades, colonoscopy has developed into one of the most essential techniques for early screening, detection, and diagnosis of colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, and other disorders. And rapid advances in interventional endoscopy offer doctors and patients an ever-increasing array of treatment possibilities. For newcomers to the technique and advanced practitioners alike, this lavishly illustrated atlas is a state-of-the-art guide to total colonoscopy. Atlas of Colonoscopy is... Accessible: Expert authors present all of the necessary instruments and examination techniques, as well as guidelines on preparation, related medications, complications, and more. Tips and tricks for instrument insertion and guidance Illustrated, thorough descriptions of normal findings in all colon segments A logical structure and easy-to-use-layout Practical: Detailed descriptions and multiple illustrations of numerous pathological findings Endoscopic criteria and differential diagnoses for all major diseases Useful guide to examination procedures depending on clinical findings Detailed: Coverage of the complete spectrum of interventional colonoscopy, including polypectomy, mucosectomy, tumor treatment, removing foreign objects, treating fistulas, and suture insufficiency Indications and success rates of various treatments, including thermocoagulation, injection, and mechanical treatments Compiled by a team of experts with decades of combined experience in the field, the Atlas of Colonoscopy is an essential resource for anyone working in an endoscopy unit.

Table of Contents:
I General Information 1 General Information Regarding Examination 2 Basic Examination Technique and Colonoscopy Workstation 3 Modern Endoscopic Techniques II Normal Examination Procedure and Non-pathological Findings 4 Before the Examination 5 Inserting the Endoscope and Advancing It in the Colon 6 Normal Appearance of the Intestinal Segments 7 Normal Postoperative Appearances III Pathological Findings 8 Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis 9 Polyps and Polyposis Syndromes 10 Malignant Tumors 11 Submucosal Tumors 12 Colitis-Inflammatory Bowel Diseases and Other Forms of Colitis 13 Acute and Chronic Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding 14 Vascular Malformations and Other Vascular Lesions 15 Melanosis Coli 16 Solitary Rectal Ulcer Syndrome 17 Rare Diseases and Disorders IV Endoscopic Intervention 18 Polypectomy and Mucosectomy 19 Interventional Tumor Therapy 20 Hemostasis 21 Management of Benign Strictures 22 Fistulas and Postoperative Leakages 23 Removal of Foreign Bodies 24 Decompression Tube Placement

About the Author :
Helmut Messmann