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Endorectal and Anal Sonography

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Anorectal and Colonic Diseases

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Abstract

In the past decade there has been a resurgence of interest in the use of endoluminal ultrasonography (EUS) for a variety of anorectal applications. The introduction of technology that allows real-time, 360° radial scanning of the anorectum and the surrounding structures began a new era in endoluminal imaging. The ability to accurately stage rectal cancer preoperatively was the first real benefit realised by the use of this new modality; many other useful applications in the field of colorectal surgery have since become apparent.

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  1. Responsable de l’Unité de Proctologie, Hôpital Cantonal Universitaire de Genève, Rue Gabrielle Perret-Gentil 4, 1211, Genève 14, Switzerland

    Bruno Roche

  2. Unité de Proctologie, Hôpital Cantonal Universitaire de Genève, Rue Gabrielle Perret-Gentil 4, 1211, Genève 14, Switzerland

    Joan Robert-Yap

  3. Service de chirurgie viscérale et de transplantation, HUG, 1211, Genève 14, Switzerland

    Nicolas C. Buchs

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    Jean-Claude R. Givel

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Roche, B., Robert-Yap, J., Buchs, N. (2010). Endorectal and Anal Sonography. In: Givel, JC., Mortensen, N., Roche, B. (eds) Anorectal and Colonic Diseases. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-69419-9_9

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