Practice and Principles in Therapeutic Colonoscopy

Dae Kyung Sohn

ISBN 10: 3662465515 / ISBN 13: 9783662465516

Published by Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2018

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Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - 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 inthe performance of therapeutic colonoscopy.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Practice and Principles in Therapeutic Colonoscopy
• Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3662465515
• ISBN 13: 9783662465516
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 260W x 183H x 11D millimeters 260 millimeters width by 183 millimeters height by 11 millimeters depth
• Weight: 400 grams

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Synopsis

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 inthe performance of therapeutic colonoscopy.

About the Author

Dae Kyung Sohn, MD. PhD., is Head of the Center for Colorectal Cancer and Chief of Biomedical Engineering Branch at National Cancer Center in Republic of Korea.