Introduction
Anatomy of the Anorectal Region 3
Physiology and Pathophysiology of Anorectal Function 13
The Proctologic Examination 19
1 Hemorrhoidal Symptom Complex 71
2 Perianal Skin Diseases 107
3 Tumors and Tumor-like Lesions of the Colon, Rectum, Anus and Perianal Region 223
4 Endometriosis 295
5 Pneumatosis Coli 299
6 Malacoplakia 303
7 Melanosis Coli 307
8 Stenoses and Atresias 311
9 Injuries to the Colon, Rectum and Anal Sphincter 317
10 Descending Perineum Syndrome 325
11 Pectenosis 329
12 Coccydynia 331
13 Proctalgia Fugax 333
14 Inflammatory Diseases of the Colon, Rectum, Anus and Perianal Region 335
15 Infectious Diseases 399
16 Intestinal Parasites 459
Subject Index 513