Investigation of Anorectal Functional Disorders

Investigation of anorectal disorders has become a very

wide field reaching from case history and simple plain

radiography to advanced techniques such as defecography,

nuclear medicine, endosonography, computed tomography, and

magnetic resonance imaging. The place and value of

defecography, thedynamic demonstration of bowel evacuation,

have not previously been clearly defined. In this highly

illustrated volume, radiologists experienced in thisfield

describe techniques, radiation risks, and the interpretation

of normal and abnormal findings using the aforementioned

techniques of investigation. Anorectal surgeons and gastro-

enterologists also participatein the discussion of

indications and the influence of abnormal findings on

patient management. This book will be helpful as a practical

guide tothe choice, performance, and interpretation of the

appropriate investigationfor a patient with functional

anorectal disorders. As such it represents an excellent

addition to the library of every physician and specialist

withan interest in anorectal disease.