Investigation of Anorectal Functional Disorders

Investigation of anorectal disorders has become a verywide field reaching from case history and simple plainradiography to advanced techniques such as defecography,nuclear medicine, endosonography, computed tomography, andmagnetic resonance imaging. The place and value ofdefecography, thedynamic demonstration of bowel evacuation,have not previously been clearly defined. In this highlyillustrated volume, radiologists experienced in thisfielddescribe techniques, radiation risks, and the interpretationof normal and abnormal findings using the aforementionedtechniques of investigation. Anorectal surgeons and gastro-enterologists also participatein the discussion ofindications and the influence of abnormal findings onpatient management. This book will be helpful as a practicalguide tothe choice, performance, and interpretation of theappropriate investigationfor a patient with functionalanorectal disorders. As such it represents an excellentaddition to the library of every physician and specialistwithan interest in anorectal disease.