New surgical techniques for the treatment of anal incontinence have given the increasing number of afflicted patients hope for a cure. Colorectal surgeons and more and more general surgeons are performing operations, yet until now they have not had a text that they can use as a reference work. The guidance and instruction that surgeons need are now available in this atlas. It describes every operation in technical detail, and the two-color illustrations clearly show the essential points of each procedure. The authors discuss thoroughly the indications for surgical treatment, its application to the individual patient, and post-operative care. The comprehensive scope of this book makes it a rich source of information for surgeons working outside highly specialized centers. For specialists, it is the only practical reference available on the subject.
The subject of surgical treatment for anal incontinence is rapidly advancing, evidenced by the fact that more and more general surgeons are performing these procedures. The condition arises in women often after childbirth. Until now anal incontinence was considered incurable; the possibility of cure means that more operations will be performed and more surgeons will need this book.
Charles V. Mann
anatomy colon implant incontinence surgery