Author : Walter E. Longo
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 1447166094
Total Pages : 475 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (471 download)
Book Synopsis Modern Management of Cancer of the Rectum by : Walter E. Longo
Download or read book Modern Management of Cancer of the Rectum written by Walter E. Longo and published by Springer. This book was released on 2014-11-27 with total page 475 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Modern Management of Cancer of the Rectum is intended to provide a comprehensive overview of all aspects of rectal neoplasms. It addresses epidemiology, biology, screening and chemoprevention, the role of imaging in diagnosis, staging and prognosis, radiation therapy, medical and surgical treatment, as well as new modalities of therapy, including laparoscopy, and transanal endoscopic surgery. A greater understanding of prognostic factors, patterns of spread and natural history has occurred during the past decade; together with new diagnostic modalities this has led to significant changes in the management of patients with rectal cancer. This book will be invaluable for all those who treat rectal cancer.