Handbook of Benign Proctological Disorders

The Handbook of Benign Proctological Disorders, part of the Oxford Clinical Practice Series, is a multidisciplinary yet portable clinical reference for medical and surgical practitioners and other healthcare providers. Centered on hands-on experience, the book includes all known benign proctological pathologies like anal fissures, haemorrhoids, anal infections, anorectal abscess and fistula, and so on. Concise yet comprehensive, the handbook includes sections on the anatomy, the scientific study and analysis of patients using various latest tools and techniques, as well as clinical manifestations, medical diagnosis, and treatment of both common and less common conditions and their complications. It also incorporates a section on the quack practice, which is extremely relevant for developing countries and a matter of prime concern. Each chapter ends with ‘Clinical Pearls’, which capture the key highlights of discussion for the convenience of readers.

Contents: Preface . 1. History of proctology. 2. The rectum and the anal canal. 3. Examination of the patient with proctological complaints. 4. Investigating a patient of anorectal complaints. 5. Anal fissure. 6. Haemorrhoids. 7. Anal infections. 8. Anorectal abscess and fistula. 9. Pruritus ani or anal itch. 10. Rectal prolapsed. 11. Paediatric proctology. 12. Proctology in ante- and postpartum period. 13. Anorectal problems in the elderly. 14. Pilonidal sinus disease. 15. Role of supportive therapies in anorectal diseases. 16. Functional anorectal pain. 17. Quackery in proctology. Index.