Atlas of Colonoscopy: Techniques – Diagnosis – Interventional Procedures by Helmut Messmann
Author(s): Helmut Messmann (Author)
Publisher: TPS
ISBN-10: B01JQ8GDPW
Book Description
This lavishly illustrated, full-color atlas provides a state-of-the-art guide to colonoscopy. Leading experts distill years of clinical experience into an easily accessible, didactic text presenting all the essential information nedded by healthcare professionals in the endoscopy unit. Atlas of Colonoscopy opens with an overview of the colonoscopy workstation and guidelines for effective handling of instruments, providing the reader with valuable instruction for basic examination procedures, patient preparation, and endoscope insertion. The book then presents detailed descriptions of the clincal picture, diagonsis, adn treatment options for such disorders as diverticulosis and diverticulitis, polyposis syndromes, malignant and submuscosal tumors, cikutus, gastrointestinal bleeding, and more. The authors describe the latest techniques in endoscopic intervention-polypetomy, mucosectomy, tumor therapy, hemostasis, decompression tube placement-with succinct descriptions of indications, success rates of various treatments, as well as the range of possible complications, with recommendations for how to manage them.
Atlas of Colonoscopy: Techniques – Diagnosis – Interventional Procedures
Author(s): Helmut Messmann (Author)
Publisher: TPS
Publication Date: November 7, 2005
Edition: 1st
Language: English
Print length: 248 pages
ISBN-10: 3131405716
ISBN-13: 9783131405715
Book Description
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.
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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, theAtlas of Colonoscopy is an essential resource for anyone working in an endoscopy unit.