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Constipation
. Ed(S): Wexner, Steven D.; Duthie, Graeme S.
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Description for Constipation
Hardback. Deals with constipation for specialists. This book covers the advances including biofeedback, surgery for constipation, sacral nerve stimulation, the use of laparoscopy for rectal prolapse, treatment and our understanding of some of the psychological problems of these patients. Editor(s): Wexner, Steven D.; Duthie, Graeme S. Num Pages: 272 pages, 125 black & white illustrations, 54 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MJC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 17. Weight in Grams: 1570.
Constipation may simply be a symptom that signi?es an obsessive desire to defecate with regular frequency. The authors of this text,however,have demonstrated admirably that this nebulous condition often has a multifaceted etiology. I enjoyed reading this exc- lent text,which covers the gamut of topics related to the etiology,assessment,investi- tion,and management of constipation. The editors have recruited an international team of exemplary ability and have amassed a very comprehensive and consistent text. The chapters merge imperceptibly with minimal repetition. Novel treatments and the more accepted approaches have been presented in considerable detail. This book should be considered the standard for health ... Read more
Constipation may simply be a symptom that signi?es an obsessive desire to defecate with regular frequency. The authors of this text,however,have demonstrated admirably that this nebulous condition often has a multifaceted etiology. I enjoyed reading this exc- lent text,which covers the gamut of topics related to the etiology,assessment,investi- tion,and management of constipation. The editors have recruited an international team of exemplary ability and have amassed a very comprehensive and consistent text. The chapters merge imperceptibly with minimal repetition. Novel treatments and the more accepted approaches have been presented in considerable detail. This book should be considered the standard for health ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
Number of Pages
272
Place of Publication
England, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781852337247
SKU
V9781852337247
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Ref
99-15
Reviews for Constipation
From the reviews of the second edition: "This compact, but complete, second edition, edited by Drs. Wexner and Duthie, brings an up-to-date approach to the medical and surgical therapy of this often debilitating condition. Excellent sections by authors … provide a complete picture of what is currently known about etiology and medical therapy, as well ... Read more