Anatomy of the rectum and anus Book Section
| Authors: | Melnitchouk, N.; Weiser, M. R. |
| Editors: | Patel, H. R. H.; Mould, T.; Joseph, J. V.; Delaney, C. P. |
| Article/Chapter Title: | Anatomy of the rectum and anus |
| Abstract: | The pelvis is a complex anatomical space enclosed by rigid, bony walls that encompass crucial vessels, nerves, ligaments and viscera. Resection within its narrow confines poses the risk of permanent damage to bowel, bladder, and sexual function, and subsequent deleterious effect on patients’ health and quality of life. In this chapter we describe the anatomy of the pelvis in detail, with a discussion of pelvic fascial planes, precise dissection, optimal total mesorectal excision and extended resections in the treatment of rectal and anal cancers. © Springer-Verlag London 2015. |
| Keywords: | colorectal cancer; total mesorectal excision; anal cancer; extended pelvic resection; mesorectum; pelvic anatomy; planes of dissection; rectum and anus |
| Book Title: | Pelvic Cancer Surgery: Modern Breakthroughs and Future Advances |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4471-4257-7 |
| Publisher: | Springer |
| Publication Place: | London, UK |
| Date Published: | 2015-01-01 |
| Start Page: | 457 |
| End Page: | 463 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1007/978-1-4471-4258-4_42 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
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| Notes: | Book Chapter: 42 -- Pelvic Cancer Surg.: Modern Breakthroughs and Future Advances -- 9781447142584 (eISBN); 9781447142577 (ISBN) -- Export Date: 2 December 2015 -- Source: Scopus |
