Friday, November 19, 2010

Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery


Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America
Volume 43, Issue 2, Pages 221-460 (April 2010)

Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery
Edited by Sara I. Pai, Ralph P. Tufano


The collection of authors contributing to this issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America have been some of the main thought leaders in forging multidisciplinary relationships and programs on a local and national level to improve the care of patients with thyroid and parathyroid disease processes. Their contributions to this volume highlight the importance of multidisciplinary care and provide a detailed overview of state of the art concepts in managing thyroid and parathyroid disorders. We hope this volume helps to inspire open, educated communication among all practitioners who care for thyroid and parathyroid disease so that we can realize our shared goal of achieving the best possible care for our patients
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Monday, April 26, 2010

Advances and Controversies in Prostate Cancer


Urologic Clinics of North America
Volume 37, Issue 1, Pages 1-148 (February 2010)
Advances and Controversies in Prostate Cancer
Edited by William K. Oh, Jim C. Hu
in this issue of Urologic Clinics of North America, our outstanding contributors—all leaders in the field—review landmark studies that have shown that 5-alpha reductase inhibitors indeed are effective in the chemoprevention of prostate cancer. They also review other phase III studies that have raised questions about how aggressively we should screen the general population with prostate-specific antigen tests. Once prostate cancer is diagnosed, newer novel imaging techniques are allowing for better staging and—with some controversy—the possibility of guided and potentially focal therapeutics with cryotherapy and high-intensity focused ultrasound. Moreover, disruptive technologies, such as robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery and the Internet have toppled traditional word-of-mouth referral patterns, making patients themselves drivers of early adoption of new technology. Moreover, for men opting for surgery, the appropriateness and extent of pelvic lymph node dissection remain unclear. The field of radiation therapy has also rapidly changed, and continued evidence for its efficacy is being evaluated both as primary and adjuvant therapy.

New data on systemic therapies are reviewed, including those given at the time of diagnosis and at the time of relapse, such as hormones and chemotherapy. A new immunotherapy treatment for prostate cancer will likely be commercially available in 2010. Indeed, perhaps the future of prostate cancer can be seen in new advances in the role of biomarkers and novel therapeutics, as molecular medicine begins to demonstrate promise in prostate cancer patients
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Challenges in Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Gastroenterology Clinics of North America
Volume 38, Issue 4, Pages 577-774 (December 2009)
Challenges in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Edited by Miguel Regueiro, Arthur M. Barrie
This issue covers a wide range of IBD topics. Drs Remo Pannacione and Shaun Delvin report on how to treat IBD patients in this evolving era of biologic agents. Drs David Schwartz and Brad Maltz describe the standard of care for the vexing problem of fistulizing disease. Drs Subra Kugathasan and Cary Sauer highlight the unique aspects of pediatric IBD. Dr Uma Mahadevan explains the management of pregnant IBD patients. Drs Bo Shen and Hao Wu illustrate the biologic and clinical ramifications of an ileal pouch-anal anastomosis. Drs James Lewis and Meena Bewtra report on how we should proceed with IBD therapy given the controversial malignancy risk. Similarly, Drs Edward Loftus and Waqqas Afif detail the infectious risks of various IBD medications. Drs Ashwan Ananthakrishnan and Mazen Issa, along with our colleague, Dr David Binion, share their insight into the Clostridium difficile epidemic in IBD patients, and Drs David Rubin and Timothy Zisman describe the exciting developments in novel diagnostic and prognostic tools for IBD. Lastly, we describe our own experiences with postoperative management of IBD, including the use of tumor necrosis factor alpha inhibitors
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Gastroenterologic Issues in the Obese Patient


Gastroenterology Clinics of North America
Volume 39, Issue 1, Pages 1-156 (March 2010)
Gastroenterologic Issues in the Obese Patient
Edited by David A. Johnson
Obesity has emerged as a major global health problem with disease prevalence reaching epidemic proportions. In the United States alone, obesity is responsible for more than 300,000 deaths per year. Additionally, the direct and indirect related costs for care of obesity-related disease exceed $100 billion per year. Obesity has a particular relevance to gastroenterologists given the wide spectrum of causally related disease implications specific to this specialty. It is increasingly apparent that obesity has significant implications for gastrointestinal diseases and increased risks of serious consequences, including cancer. Gastroenterologists are increasingly involved in the care of obese and overweight patients. This involvement includes assessing for appropriate screening for neoplasia, as well as conducting evaluations or interventions pre- or postoperatively.

In the first article, Drs Dang Nguyen and Hashem El-Serag define the scope of the obesity problem. Over the last 3 decades, overindulgence and obesity have been transformed from a relatively minor public health issue affecting affluent societies to a current global epidemic with major public health implications. This article puts into perspective the epidemiologic implications, in particular for gastrointestinal-related diseases.

In the next two articles, the focus is on gastrointestinal symptoms in obese patients. The role of gastrointestinal symptoms in overweight and obese individuals has only barely been explored, which is surprising given that the gastrointestinal tract is responsible for the mechanical and chemical breakdown of food for absorption by the body. Dr Guy Eslick puts into perspective the prevalence of particular gastrointestinal symptoms correlated with increased body weight. Dr Amy Foxx-Orenstein follows with an excellent summary of the physiologic explanations for this correlation of increased gastrointestinal symptoms as a function of body habitus.

Gastroesophageal reflux disease is an extremely prevalent disease and there is increasing evidence to support a causal relationship with obesity for both disease prevalence as well as complications. Drs Girish Anand and Phil Katz detail the most recent evidence for mechanistic explanations for causality and highlight the increased severity and complications of gastroesophageal reflux disease in this specific patient population.

While the most studied effect of obesity is on its association with colorectal neoplasia, lesser known effects include a heightened risk of complications of diverticulosis, a heightened risk inadequate bowel preparation, and a poorer, postoperative outcome after colon surgery. Dr Carol Burke provides a comprehensive update on the effects of obesity on colonic diseases and complications. The review highlights the emerging data showing that adverse effects of obesity on the colon promote carcinogenesis and impair wound healing. This has implications for appropriate screening as well as surgical management of the obese patient.

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is a very common clinical condition evident as a complication of obesity. The spectrum of liver histologic abnormalities ranges from simple steatosis to steatohepatitis, advanced fibrosis, and cirrhosis. Dr Anna Mae Diehl provides an outstanding overview of the comorbid diseases associated with obesity-related liver disease and then reviews the clinical features, management strategies, and prognosis for this extremely prevalent problem.

The medical management for obesity is a key area of interest. Pharmacologic therapy for obesity is clearly in a state of transition. Historically, there have been few effective agents, and many have been withdrawn because of unacceptable side effects. Given the widespread prevalence of obesity, there is intense interest in a nonsurgical option for treatment. Dr Lee Kaplan details the past, present, and future medications for the medical therapy option. His article focuses on key areas of interest to providers taking care of patients who are on these agents and highlights potential side effects and complications related to these medications.

Gastroenterologists are becoming increasingly involved in both the preoperative and postoperative care of bariatric patients. Accordingly, it is key for gastroenterologists (and those dealing with gastrointestinal-related issues) to understand the full spectrum of assessment and management. This ranges from both the preoperative evaluation for gastrointestinal-related disease to management of a wide array of endoscopic interventions and metabolic complications postoperatively. Dr David Greenwald begins the discussion with the gastrointestinal role in the preoperative assessment of bariatric patients. Drs Mitch Schreiner and Brian Fennerty focus in particular on the standard endoscopic assessment and management both pre- and postoperatively. Drs Tercio Lopes and Mel Wilcox then address the approach to the postoperative bariatric patient with pancreaticobiliary disease and provide insight and technical expertise dealing with the altered anatomy. Dr Tim Koch then provides an excellent overview on the wide array of metabolic complications for the postoperative bariatric patient. His review highlights the macro- and micronutrient potential deficiencies and he provides a comprehensive approach to both the short- and long-term management to treat or potentially avoid these complications.

Bariatric surgery is the most definitive treatment for obesity. As bariatric surgery has gained widespread acceptance, evidence continues to grow that it is the only treatment currently available that demonstrates significant cure rates for such diseases as diabetes, hypertension, and heart failure, as well as the myriad of other comorbid conditions associated with obesity. In 2008, at least 220,000 obesity surgeries were done in the United States, with gastric bypass being the “most popular method.” Drs Mark Fontana and Steve Wohlgemuth review the weight-loss surgery options. The emphasis is on the common operations performed currently, but they also discuss operations no longer performed. Knowledge of the anatomic changes is key to understanding and optimizing management strategies of the short- and long-term postoperative complications. Drs Paul Frank and Peter Crookes provide the surgeon's perspective for the short- and long-term follow up of the postbariatric surgery patient. They emphasize that, although early surgical follow up is concentrated on the perioperative period to ensure healing and care for any surgical complications, the key element of ultimate “surgical success” is the long-term programmatic follow up for these patients. These authors provide recommendations drawing from their extensive experience with the comprehensive program used at their institution.

Recognizably from this edition of Gastroenterology Clinics of North America, obesity is a major risk factor for a range of serious medical conditions, including a wide spectrum of gastrointestinal-related disorders and complications. The complex metabolic activity of adipose tissue results in the production of proinflammatory cytokines and neurohumoral and immune-mediated mechanisms, leading to a host of systemic effects, which include a broad array of gastrointestinal symptoms and diseases.

So where do we go from here? All medical practitioners, including gastroenterologists and bariatric surgeons, must remain aggressive about addressing and treating obesity in their patients. This monograph will, it is hoped, be a key step in advancing the knowledge base of those who care for obese patients. Furthermore, it is the collective intent of the authors that this will also highlight the absolute need for a comprehensive, well-integrated multidisciplinary and lifelong approach to these patients
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Monday, March 22, 2010

journal of surgical oncology


Volume 101 Issue 4 (15 March 2010)
Special Issue: Seminars in Surgical Oncology: Neoadjuvant Therapy for Locally Advanced Cancer
Issue Edited by Stephen F. Sener
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Friday, March 19, 2010

Atlas of Procedures in Surgical Oncology With Critical, Evidence-based Commentary Notes


Riccardo A. Audisio, "Atlas of Procedures in Surgical Oncology With Critical, Evidence-based Commentary Notes"
World Scientific Publishing Company | 2009 | ISBN: 9812832939 | 300 pages | PDF | 38,2 MB

This unique book presents a series of concisely written technical notes on common procedures in surgical oncology. Each operation is illustrated with pictures framing precise technical points. The book is accompanied by a CD-ROM that includes video clips of the procedures. Written by top European experts, this volume will provide an invaluable resource for young surgical oncologists to familiarize with technical details, develop a critical approach and expand their surgical skills. It will also be a useful source of reference for medical oncologists, radiologists, radiotherapists and nurses, as well as final-year medical students.
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Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Nasopharyngeal Cancer - Multidisciplinary Management


Jiade J. Lu, Jiade J. Lu, Jay S. Cooper, Anne W. M. Lee, Luther W. Brady, Hans-Peter Heilmann, Michael Molls, Carsten Nieder
"Nasopharyngeal Cancer: Multidisciplinary Management"
Springer | English | 2009-12-18 | ISBN: 354092809X | 334 pages | PDF | 57 MB


Nasopharyngeal Cancer - Multidisciplinary Management provides a comprehensive account of the current state of knowledge on nasopharyngeal cancer and its multidisciplinary management. The first ten chapters document contain essential background information on subjects such as epidemiology, pathogenesis, molecular biology, pathology, and the use of imaging in diagnosis and staging. Subsequently, the various treatment options and combinations in a range of settings are examined in depth. Detailed attention is given to the roles of concurrent, adjuvant, and neoadjuvant chemotherapy and advanced radiotherapy techniques. Further chapters then explore surgical treatment, follow-up, treatment of metastatic disease, treatment-related complications, and nasopharyngeal cancer in children. This is an important book that will prove essential reading for the radiation oncology community worldwide and meet the need for substantial improvements in knowledge of modern techniques.

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Clinics in Colon and Rectal Surgery may 09

Clinics in Colon and Rectal Surgery

Issue 02
Anal Cancer and Retrorectal Tumors
Guest Editor Jan Rakinic M.D.

Volume 22
May 2009
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Clinics in Colon and Rectal Surgery


Clinics in Colon and Rectal Surgery

Issue 04
Colorectal Cancer
Guest Editor Robin P Boushey M.D. Ph.D.

Volume 22
November 2009
Published by Thieme Medical Publishers. ISSN: 1531-0043.

Clinics in Colon and Rectal Surgery publishes incisive, timely, and topic-specific issues on diseases of the small bowel, colon, rectum, and anus. Designed for clinicians, researchers, and educators involved with diseases of the intestinal tract, the journal covers a broad spectrum of basic information, controversial clinical issues, and established and innovative diagnostic and management techniques. Issue topics cover the entire specialty comprehensively over a 3-4 year period, allowing the articles to serve as study material for educational programs and certifying examinations. The inclusion of research and clinical material also allows physicians to remain knowledgeable of current advances in the specialty

Continuing Medical Education
Full Text: PDF (71 kb)



191 Haggar, Fatima A; Boushey, Robin P:
Colorectal Cancer Epidemiology: Incidence, Mortality, Survival, and Risk Factors
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198 Gryfe, Robert:
Inherited Colorectal Cancer Syndromes
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209 Geiger, Timothy M; Ricciardi, Rocco:
Screening Options and Recommendations for Colorectal Cancer
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218 Lee, Sang W:
Laparoscopic Procedures for Colon and Rectal Cancer Surgery
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225 Mohammad, Waleed M; Balaa, Fady K:
Surgical Management of Colorectal Liver Metastases
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233 Villeneuve, P. James; Sundaresan, R. Sudhir:
Surgical Management of Colorectal Lung Metastasis
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242 Scheer, Adena; Auer, Rebecca Ann C:
Surveillance after Curative Resection of Colorectal Cancer
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251 Goodwin, Rachel A; Asmis, Timothy R:
Overview of Systemic Therapy for Colorectal Cancer
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INTRODUCTION TO GUEST EDITOR


187 Beck, David E:
Robin P. Boushey, M.D., Ph.D.
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PREFACE


189 Boushey, Robin P:
Colorectal Cancer
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Tuesday, January 12, 2010

MRI of Rectal Cancer: Clinical Atlas


MRI of Rectal Cancer: Clinical Atlas
Publisher:Springer | Pages:240 | 2009-12-01 | ISBN:3540728325 | PDF | 88 MB

Today magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of rectal cancer is one of the most interesting topics in radiology. Over the last decade technical refinements have strengthened the role of MRI as a first-line diagnostic strategy for accurate staging of rectal cancer. MRI is perfectly suited to predict tumor-free circumferential resection margins. Additionally, high accuracies have been reported for the T and N stages, which is comparable to transrectal ultrasound (TRUS). Novel approaches to moving table MRI serve as a platform for thoracic, abdominal and pelvic staging of rectal cancer patients within one examination.
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The broad spectrum of high-quality illustrations and the contribution of clinical experts provide substantial insight into the sophisticated field of rectal cancer management.

Berek and Hacker's Gynecologic Oncology, 5 Ed


Jonathan S Berek, Neville F Hacker, "Berek and Hacker's Gynecologic Oncology, 5 Ed"
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins | 2009 | ISBN: 0781795125 | 912 pages | CHM | 148 MB

The focus of Berek and Hacker's for four editions has been on the application of basic and clinical science to the clinical practice of gynecologic oncology. That approach has been successful and the book has been well received. The Fifth Edition follows the format of the previous editions, with the addition of color. We will also include a fully searchable Website that includes an image bank.
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Sunday, January 10, 2010

ORAL CANCER :DIAGNOSIS MANAGEMENT AND REHABILITATION


ORAL CANCER :DIAGNOSIS MANAGEMENT AND REHABILITATION
JOHN. W . WERN ING
Thieme publication
2007
ISBN (Americas): 9781588903099
ISBN (EUR, Asia, Africa, AUS): 9783131358110
Book overview
This book has a multi-faceted approach to the comprehensive management of oral cancer that goes beyond the standard and typical diagnosis, management, complications approach. Presents a unified perspective on the management of oral cancers at certain stages and sites within the oral cavity. The contributors have expertise in head and neck, maxillofacial surgery, oncology, radiation oncology, etc. This book includes the very latest trends and new developments, e.g. IMRT (Intensity modulated radio-therapy), new oral cancer screening tests for early detection, radioprotectors to preserve salivary gland function. It includes evidence-based recommendations, where appropriate, such as recommendations on management of oral cavity cancers.

Contents
Oral Precancer8
Evaluation of Oral Premalignant Lesions31
Imaging of Patients with Oral Cancer54
Pretreatment Dental Evaluation and Management of the Oral Cancer Patient72
John W Werning and William M Mendenhall89
Cancer of the Lower Alveolar Ridge and Retromolar Trigone119
Cancer of the Hard Palate and Upper Alveolar Ridge141
Management of the Neck159
Reconstruction of the Mandible209
Reconstruction of the Maxilla226
Chemotherapy251
Dental Implant Imaging271
Xerostomia and Mucositis288
Speech and Swallowing Following Treatment for Oral Cancer304
Chemoprevention319
MedicalLegal Issues334
Reconstruction of the Lips180
Reconstruction of the Cheek194








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Thursday, January 7, 2010

Yamada’s Textbook of Gastroenterology


Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
* Number Of Pages: 3712
* Publication Date: 2008-12-10
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1405169117
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781405169110

Product Description:
Over the past twenty years, thousands of physicians have come to depend on Yamada’s Textbook of Gastroenterology. Its encyclopaedic discussion of the basic science underlying gastrointestinal and liver diseases as well as the many diagnostic and therapeutic modalities available to the patients who suffer from them was—and still is—beyond compare. This new edition provides the latest information on current and projected uses of major technologies in the field and a new section on diseases of the liver.

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Textbook of Lung Cancer


Publisher: Informa HealthCare
* Number Of Pages: 480
* Publication Date: 2008-03-17
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0415385105
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780415385107

Product Description:
Textbook of Lung Cancer, 2nd edition, published in association with the European Society of Medical Oncology, is a comprehensive and multidisciplinary text, which examines all aspects of this disease, with contributions from a multinational team of authors on etiology, epidemiology, molecular biology, pathology, smoking, detection and management, clinical features, staging and prognostic factors, surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy. It provides essential information and guidance for specialist trainees in oncology, and for the many physicians and specialists involved in the field of lung cancer.

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pancreatic cancer


Publisher: Cambridge University Press
* Number Of Pages: 208
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0521886929
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780521886925

Product Description:
Written by a team of expert authors from all members of the multidisciplinary cancer care team, Pancreatic Cancer summarizes our current understanding of the epidemiology, genetics, imaging and treatment of these complex malignancies. Each imaging modality is reviewed, with an emphasis on MDCT, MRI and EUS; the key aspects of image interpretation are covered. Separate chapters focus on diagnosis and staging of ductal adenocarcinoma, cystic pancreatic neoplasms and neuroendocrine tumors; rare neoplasms and benign pancreatic disorders that mimic pancreatic cancer are also considered.

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Multiple primary malignancies


Publisher: Springer
* Number Of Pages: 290
* Publication Date: 2008-12-01
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 8847010942
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9788847010949

Product Description:
Two to three decades ago, multiple primary malignancies (MPM) were considered to be simply a clinical curiosity, with sporadic reports, mostly single case descriptions, found in the literature. While in the last few years, analyses of larger series have been published, the number of cases has still been relatively small and most of the reports have addressed a single type of primary tumor and its associations

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world cancer report 2009


Publisher: World Health Organization
* Number Of Pages: 512
* Publication Date: 2009-03
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 9283204239
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9789283204237

Product Description:
It is estimated that there will be over 12 million people diagnosed with cancer this year. Hardly any family has not been hit by cancer, and when cancer hits it can hit hard. The burden on society caused by cancer is immense, not only in terms of the human suffering of patients and their relatives and friends, but the cost of cancer in economic terms. The strain cancer produces on health professionals and health systems is substantial and growing rapidly
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Monday, January 4, 2010

"Oncoplastic Surgery of the Breast"


Maurice Y Nahabedian MD FACS, "Oncoplastic Surgery of the Breast"
Saunders Ltd. | 2009 | ISBN: 070203181X | 200 pages | PDF | 11,4 MB

Well-recognized, international authorities in breast and plastic surgery contribute their expert advice and guidance on aesthetic closure of the breast. They discuss all key areas from indication and selection of patients, to the techniques and allied issues related to breast tumor surgery, including oncoplastic reduction, mammaplasty, mastectomy with nipple areolar preservation, perforator flaps, effects of radiation therapy, as well as complications and controversies. The DVD of narrated video clips of techniques visually demonstrates procedures described within the book. All this, combined with full-color photographs and line drawings provide real-life clinical detail and clear visual guidance-everything you need to master oncoplastic surgery!

•Covers the key techniques used in achieving aesthetic closure of the breast after tumor removal to provide you with a focused, clinical guide.

•Provides real-life clinical detail and clear visual guidance to operative steps through full-color clinical photographs and line drawings.

•Follows a consistent chapter format with summary information highlighted in key point boxes and clinical pearls for quick and easy access.

•Shows narrated, step-by-step procedures performed by experts as they happen in real life on the DVD of film clips


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