During the past 2 decades, the colon, rectum, and anal canal, the three components
of the large intestine, have been intensely scrutinized by numerous disciplines. Thus,
motor function and epithelial transport, ramifications of intraluminal bacterial fermentation,
carcinogenesis, and mediators of chronic inflammation in this organ are now known
in considerable detail. This new information is summarized through 1989 in this weighty
(7 1/2-pound) text. The introductory section contains nine chapters on the development,
structure, and function of the hindgut. The second section covers general aspects
of colorectal disease, including epidemiologic features, dietary fiber, diagnostic
methods, and screening for neoplasms. The final and largest section consists of 28
chapters on specific diseases, ranging from infectious disorders to anorectal disease
and medical and surgical aspects of pediatric patients.
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© 1992 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
