Rare tumors of the colon and rectum account for 5% of all colorectal malignancy and can be broadly separated into four categories: epithelial ( Fig. 175.1 ), lymphoid, mesenchymal, or other ( Table 175.1 ). In this chapter we will…
Abdominoperineal resection (APR) is the operation of choice for low-lying rectal cancers, as well as for many recurrent rectal cancers, and as salvage therapy for anal cancers. In very select circumstances, APR may also be appropriate for benign disease, such…
Introduction It seems as if surgeons have always debated the “proper” treatment of colorectal injuries, including the following issues: When should continuity be restored, and when should diversion be implemented? Should left-sided colon injuries be treated differently from right-sided colon…