Colonic Physiology
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Colonic Physiology
Consensus Statement of Definitions for Anorectal Physiology Testing and Pelvic Floor Terminology (Revised)- Anorectal Physiology
- Benign Colorectal Disease Trauma of the Colon and Rectum
- Anatomy and Embryology of the Colon, Rectum, and Anus
- About ASCRS Textbook of Colon and Rectal Surgery
- Male Genitourinary Dysfunction as a Consequence of Colorectal Surgery
- Intestinal Stomas
- Treatment of Difficult/Obstructive Defecation
Anorectal Disease- Benign Disease
- A 76-year-old woman presents with a history of CHF to the hospital with abdominal pain of 24 hours’ duration and bloody diarrhea. Her temperature is 98.6°F (37.0°C), heart rate 90 beats/min, white blood cell count 16,000/mL (16´109/L), and blood pressure 110/70 mm Hg. Computed tomography imaging is ordered (Figure); Her abdomen is tender but without peritoneal signs. Colonoscopy shows patchy, superficial areas of ulceration and sloughing in the transverse colon. The best next treatment for this patient is which of the following?
- A 78-year-old woman comes to the emergency department with a long history of chronic constipation and obstipation, nausea, abdominal pain, and distention for the past 5 days. Physical examination reveals abdominal distention with bilateral lower abdominal discomfort and fullness. On digital rectal examination, fecal impaction is noted and an attempt at manual disimpaction is unsuccessful. Computed tomography shows the findings in the Figure. The best next step in management for this patient is:
- Management of Fecal Incontinence (2023)
- Preoperative Evaluation in Colorectal Patients
- Radiation, Microscopic, and Ischemic Colitis
- Medical Management of Ulcerative Colitis
- Pelvic Floor
- A 55-year-old woman has slow transit constipation. She was treated with linaclotide with good results. What is the mechanism of action of linaclotide?
- A 45-year-old woman with a history of chronic constipation is evaluated in the office. Recent transit study demonstrated retention of 16 Sitz markers scattered throughout the colon 5 days after ingesting the Sitzmark capsule. Colonoscopy findings are unremarkable. She has failed multiple medication trials. She is compliant with her dietary modifications such as fiber and fluid intake. She takes a commercial polyethylene glycol 3350 formulation as needed. What is the most appropriate next step in management?
Colon and Rectal Surgery Educational Program (CARSEP)- Sexual Function After Colorectal Surgery in Women
- Measuring Pelvic Floor Disorder Symptoms Using Patient-Reported Instruments
- Pelvic Floor
- Optimizing Outcomes with Enhanced Recovery
- Colorectal Cancer: Management of Distant Metastases
- Perioperative
- Anastomotic Construction
- Dermatology and Pruritus Ani
- Evaluation of Constipation and Treatment of Abdominal Component
- Pediatric Colorectal Disorders
- Functional Disorders After Colorectal Surgery/IBS
- Large Bowel Obstruction
- Common Tests for the Pelvic Floor
- Sexually Transmitted Infections of the Colon and Rectum
- Fecal Incontinence: Evaluation and Treatment
ASCRS Webinars- Consensus Definitions and Interpretation Templates for Fluoroscopic Imaging of Defecatory Pelvic Floor Disorders
- Treatment of Rectal Prolapse (2017)
- Surgical Management of Ulcerative Colitis (2021)
- Enhanced Recovery After Colon and Rectal Surgery from ASCRS and SAGES (2023)
- Rectal Prolapse
- Evaluation and Management of Chronic Constipation (2024)
- Colonic Diverticular Disease
- Management of Rectal Cancer (2020)
- Middle and Anterior Pelvic Compartment: Issues for the Colorectal Surgeon
- Medical Therapy for Crohn’s Disease
- Consensus Definitions and Interpretation Templates for Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Defecatory Pelvic Floor Disorders
- Perioperative Evaluation and Management of Frailty Among Older Adults Undergoing Colorectal Surgery (2022)