Main description:

Three-dimensional endoanal ultrasonography with emphasis on the anatomy of the pelvic floor and diagnosis of anorectal benign diseases.

Numerous schematic representations coupled with ultrasonographic and radiologic images provide a didactic approach.

Readers gain a clear understanding of the fundamental principles and techniques of ultrasonography as well as of the normal anatomy of the pelvic floor and its modification in various benign anorectal diseases. Both general and specialist clinical practices will benefit from this book.

Contents:

Foreword by G.G.Delaini Section 1 Fundamental Principles of Ultrasonography.- Section 2 New Technical Developments in Endoanal and Endorectal Ultrasonography .- Section 3 State of the Art in Pelvic Floor Imaging: Endosonographic Anatomy of the Normal Anal Canal. Endosonographic Anatomy of the Rectum. MR Anatomy of the Rectum. Pelvic Floor Imaging.- Section 4 Endoanal Ultrasonography in the Assessment of Patients with Fecal Incontinence: Introduction. Accuracy and Reliability of Endoanal Ultrasonography in the Evaluation of Anal Sphincter Injury. Update in Perineal Anatomy and its relevance to Obstetric Trauma. Fecal Incontinence: Endoanal Ultrasonography versus Endoanal MR imaging.- Section 5 Endoanal Ultrasonography in the Evaluation of Perianal Sepsis and Fistula in Ano: Introduction. Accuracy and Reliability of Endoanal Ultrasonography in the Evaluation of Perirectal Abscesses and anal Fistula. Fistula-in-ano: Endoanal Ultrasonography versus Endoanal MR Imaging.- Section 6 Update in the Evaluation of Outlet Obstruction: Introduction. Accuracy and Reliability of Endoanal Ultrasonography in the Evaluation of outlet Obstruction. Transperineal Dynamic Ultrasonography. Defecographic Study of Rectal Evacuation in Constipated Patients. Dynamic MR imaging of Pelvic Organ Prolapse.- Section 7 Anorectal Physiology Testing: Manometric and Myographic Evaluation of the Anal sphincters Morphology and Function. What studies do we really need in the Treatment of Benign Anorectal Diseases.- Section 8 Treatment Options for Fecal Incontinence: Introduction. Surgical Treatment of Fecal Incontinence. Neuromodulation for Fecal Incontinence. New Treatment Options for Fecal Incontinence. Incontinence: biofeedback and other non-operative Modalities.- Section 9 Treatment Options for Anal Fistulae.- Section 10 Current Concepts in Management of Outlet Obstruction