Intestinal Polyps and Polyposis: From Genetics to Treatment and Follow-up [Hardcover]

G.G. Delaini (Editor), Tomas Skricka (Editor), Gianluca Colucci (Editor), John Nicholls (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 28, 2009 | ISBN-10: 884701123X | ISBN-13: 978-8847011236 | Edition: 1

Nowadays, we are dealing more frequently with the entity of large intestine polyps, as endoscopy and bowel cancer screening programmes are rapidly expanding. Often a single polyp is involved, but more complex situations are also encountered, including the well-defined pattern of polyposis. These situations can fall into a gray area, not only for diagnosis, but also for the correct treatment and follow-up. New developments in pathophysiology and treatment options are leading to new questions. This handbook aims to offer a integrated approach for all physicians (doctors) who deal with these issues, by presenting up-to-date discussion from genetics through treatment, to implications of genetic counseling. It will also help specialists to offer more "evidence-based" treatments, by implementing the best clinical individual judgement informed by the best current scientific evidence.

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From the Back Cover

Nowadays, we are dealing more frequently with the entity of large intestine polyps, as endoscopy and bowel cancer screening programmes are rapidly expanding. Often a single polyp is involved, but more complex situations are also encountered, including the well-defined pattern of polyposis. These situations can fall into a gray area, not only for diagnosis, but also for the correct treatment and follow-up. New developments in pathophysiology and treatment options are leading to new questions. This handbook aims to offer a integrated approach for all physicians (doctors) who deal with these issues, by presenting up-to-date discussion from genetics through treatment, to implications of genetic counseling. It will also help specialists to offer more "evidence-based" treatments, by implementing the best clinical individual judgement informed by the best current scientific evidence.

About the Author

Prof. Delaini already edited two volumes: "Rectal Cancer" (ISBN 88-470-0342-3) in 2005 and "Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Familial Adenomatous Polyposis" ( 978-88-470-0433-7) in 2006.
He is Chief of the Surgery Division of the Policlinic in Verona and has been the first President of the Italian Soc. of Colo-Rectal Surgery.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 246 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (January 28, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 884701123X
• ISBN-13: 978-8847011236
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 7.6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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