Practical Colonoscopy

Colonoscopy: Tips and Tricks is a practical guide to thefundamentals of this very common medical procedure. Specialistswill also find it a useful refresher tool and trainees ingastroenterology and practicing endoscopist doctors will find it anindispensable resource. Simply split into four sections,Pre-procedure, Basic Procedure, Operative Procedures andPost-procedure, the reader will be taken through the basics ofperforming colonoscopy in a step-by-step fashion, with fullattention given to setting up the colonoscopy setting and preparingthe patient as well as the fundamentals behind the differentprocedures themselves. Authored by one the world’s leadingexpert in colonoscopy, Jerry Waye, along with an up and coming GIfellow at Mount Sinai. Complete with a companionwebsite featuring approximately 40 video clips of colonoscopyprocedures being performed by leading experts. ahref="http://www.wiley.com/go/waye/practicalcolonoscopy"www.wiley.com/go/waye/practicalcolonoscopy/a

First Edition - Winner of 2004 BMA Medical Book Competition in Gastroenterology The second edition of this prize winning book is written by some of the world’s foremost experts in the field of colonoscopy and colonic imaging. Every chapter has been updated and 5 new chapters have been added to include the latest information and advances in the field of colonoscopy: Capsule Colonoscopy Narrow Band Imaging Confocal Endomicroscopy Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection in the Colon New Colonoscopes and Assist Devices Drawing on the vast experience of the authors it covers every area of medicine that impacts on colonoscopy, including virtual colonography, pathology, techniques for pediatric and adult procedures, and legal aspects concerning colonoscopy. The book is focused on patient care, and provides explanations on how to perform the procedure effectively and make the best outcome for your patients. It serves as a detailed manual of procedures, extensively illustrated with diagrams and photographs. The book includes a companion website with supplementary material: a lecture on the history of colonoscopy, interviews with famous gastroenterologists, demonstrations of techniques, and typical and unusual cases. This is an invaluable compendium on all aspects of colonoscopy, suitable for use by every grade of practitioner world-wide and an essential reference book for all establishments with an endoscopy facility. Please note: This product no longer comes with a DVD. The DVD content is now available online at http://wiley.mpstechnologies.com/wiley/BOBContent/searchLPBobContent.do.

First Edition - Winner of 2004 BMA Medical Book Competitionin Gastroenterology A state-of-the-art reference guide covering all aspects ofthe performance, technical and clinical background tocolonoscopy The second edition of this prize winning book is written by someof the world’s foremost experts in the field of colonoscopyand colonic imaging. Every chapter has been updated and 5 newchapters have been added to include the latest information andadvances in the field of colonoscopy: Capsule Colonoscopy Narrow Band Imaging Confocal Endomicroscopy Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection in the Colon New Colonoscopes and Assist Devices Drawing on the vast experience of the authors it coversevery area of medicine that impacts on colonoscopy, includingvirtual colonography, pathology, techniques for pediatric and adultprocedures, and legal aspects concerning colonoscopy. The book is focused on patient care, and provides explanationson how to perform the procedure effectively and make the bestoutcome for your patients. It serves as a detailed manual ofprocedures, extensively illustrated with diagrams and photographsand there is an accompanying DVD with multiple demonstrations oftechnique. This is an invaluable compendium on all aspects of colonoscopy,suitable for use by every grade of practitioner world-wide and anessential reference book for allestablishments with an endoscopyfacility.

In CT Colonography, Perry Pickhardt and David Kim present techniques for quicker evaluation and diagnosis of colon cancer through the pioneering, specialty-changing imaging technique of virtual colonoscopy (VC). This combination of sophisticated X-rays and CT scans of the abdomen offers patients an alternative to colonoscopy that is cost effective and reduces the need for unnecessary polyp removal. Abundantly illustrated in full color, this pioneering book describes CT colonography from pathogenesis, staging and treatment through indications, technique, and interpretation for the most common pathologies. Covers principles, techniques, and interpretations for the most common pathologies in a logical, practical organization. Presents tips from the authors on setting up a VC practice to provide a personal, instructive guide. Provides over 1000 full-color, high-resolution anatomic images throughout for the clearest, most accurate picture of colorectal cancer, its natural history, and its diagnosis by VC. Focuses on images, with the text serving as context for the proper use and understanding of VC.

Gastrointestinal endoscopy is now mainstream and the focus is nowchanging from developing new techniques to enhancing the efficiencyand quality of fundamental techniques. There are three elements tothis agenda: initial training, continuous quality improvement andpatient empowerment. For the first time, the book is accompanied by two CD-ROMs -featuring video and animation of how to perform the techniques. Thefirst CD-ROM covers the upper GI tract and consists of twosections: (1) the background to instruments and how to get set up,and (2) how to perform diagnostic techniques. The second CD-ROMcovers diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in colonoscopy. Cotton and Williams' book has evolved with each new edition toreflect developments in the field of endoscopy over the last 20years. This fifth edition draws on the vast experience of the authorsand heralds current changes in both endoscopy and publishing. The emerging 'back to basics' attitude of endoscopy opinionformers with regard to the teaching of endoscopy has resulted in amore focused table of contents specifically targeted at newcomersto this specialty.

This book presents state of the art knowledge and guidance on the use of therapeutic colonoscopy for all of the usual indications, including hemostasis for colorectal bleeding, resection of benign and malignant lesions, and decompression and recanalization of obstructed bowel. Technical aspects are covered in detail, with advice on indications and instrumentation and provision of tips and tricks of proven practical value. With respect to polypectomy, separate chapters focus on technique for pedunculated polyps and the choice between endoscopic piecemeal mucosal resection and endoscopic submucosal dissection for large sessile polyps. The closing chapter looks to the future of therapeutic colonoscopy. The clearly written text is supported by numerous helpful illustrations. Over the years, technological developments have markedly increased the therapeutic, as opposed to the diagnostic, role of endoscopy. This book will be an invaluable aid in clinical practice for all who are involved in the performance of therapeutic colonoscopy.

The rapid rate of development in the fields of prevention, early detection and management for colorectal cancer means that the successful first edition of this accessible guide has needed to be updated and revised throughout. Primary care physicians and specialists alike will continue to find this an indispensable synopsis of the issues and options.

This practical step-by-step guide to performing GI endoscopy safely and effectively in children covers the use of endoscopy as both a diagnostic and a therapeutic modality. Now with an entirely new section focusing on advanced endoscopic techniques, such as such as pancreatic cysto-gastrostomy, confocal endo microscopy, and single balloon enteroscopy, the new edition gives trainees and practitioners access to the most recent, as well as the most dependable, information.