EMM: Coloproctology presents the state-of-the-art in coloproctology. The topics covered include anatomy, physiology, anal disorders, dermatology, functional disorders, inflammatory bowel disease, benign and malignant tumours, endoscopy, emergencies and pain syndromes. All chapters give a comprehensive overview of aetiology, incidence, epidemiology, diagnostics, medical and surgical treatment, complications and individual special considerations.

This work presents surgical trainees with a comprehensive and condensed guide to the core knowledge required for the European Board of Surgery Qualification (EBSQ) examination. The manual will also be of assistance to practising coloproctologists across Europe and beyond who have an interest in continued professional development.

Written by an international team of experts who have each made noteworthy contributions in their field, the coverage of most aspects of coloproctology in an easy-to-follow format also makes this manual valuable to other specialists.

1;Foreword of the Series Editors;5 2;Preface;6 3;Contents;7 4;List of Contributors;15 5;History of the Division of Coloproctology;19 5.1;1.1 History of the Division of Coloproctology;20 6;Anatomy;22 6.1;2.1 Colon, Rectum, Anus, Pelvic Floor;23 7;Physiology;37 7.1;3.1 Colon, Rectum, Anus;38 8;Anal Disorders;47 8.1;4.1 Haemorrhoids;48 8.2;4.2 Fissures;57 8.3;4.3 Abscess, Fistula;64 9;Dermatology;73 9.1;5.1 Pruritus Ani;74 9.2;5.2 Hidradenitis Suppurativa ( Acne Inversa);77 9.3;5.3 Condylomata Acuminata;81 9.4;5.4 Pilonidal Sinus;84 10;Functional Disorders;87 10.1;6.1 Incontinence;88 10.2;6.2 Constipation;98 10.3;6.3 Defaecation Disorders;109 10.4;6.4 Rectal Prolapse, Intussusception, Solitary Rectal Ulcer;118 10.5;6.5 Irritable Bowel Syndrome;123 11;Inflammatory Bowel Disease;130 11.1;7.1 Ulcerative Colitis;131 11.2;7.2 Crohn's Disease;145 11.3;7.3 Indeterminate Colitis;160 11.4;7.4 Diverticular Disease;163 11.5;7.5 Other Colitides;169 12;Benign Tumours;178 12.1;8.1 Benign Tumours;179 13;Malignant Tumours;188 13.1;9.1 Genetics;189 13.2;9.2 Colon Cancer;196 13.3;9.3 Rectal Cancer;206 13.4;9.4 Anal Cancer;212 13.5;9.5 Current Tumour Classification;218 14;Stomas and Stomatherapy;228 14.1;10.1 Stomas and Stomatherapy;229 15;Endoscopy;234 15.1;11.1 Diagnostics, Therapeutic, Surveillance, New Techniques;235 16;Emergencies;244 16.1;12.1 Anal and Rectal Trauma;245 16.2;12.2 Colonic/ Rectal Obstruction;249 16.3;12.3 Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding;258 17;Pain Syndromes;264 17.1;13.1 Chronic Pelvic Pain;265 18;Subject Index;269