CME Credit Hours: 1.5
Maintaining proficiency across a wide array of conditions can be challenging for practicing surgeons particularly when advanced technologies and treatment options are rapidly changing. The Core Subject topics provide expertise and a framework to explore the current understanding of a particular topic for surgeons seeking the opportunity to add to their knowledge base in critical areas and/or those conditions that are not seen routinely.
Objectives
At the conclusion of this session, participants should be able to:
- Describe the evaluation, management options, and complications associated with anal fissures and hemorrhoids
- Explain the pathophysiology and treatment options for rectal prolapse, intussusception, and solitary rectal ulcer and to offer patients a range of nonsurgical and surgical treatment options
- Review the literature for the current medical and surgical treatment of ulcerative colitis
- Recognize strategies for the management of colorectal trauma and colonic volvulus
- Explore advances in the management of benign and malignant anal tumors and retrorectal tumors
Director
Mukta Krane, MD, Seattle, WA
Introduction
Mukta Krane, MD, Seattle, WA
Anal Fissure and Hemorrhoids
Jennifer Irani, MD, Boston, MA
Discussion
Rectal Prolapse/Intussusception/Solitary Rectal Ulcer
Margarita Murphy, MD, Mt. Pleasant, SC
Discussion
Ulcerative Colitis
Jonathan Abelson, MD, Burlington, MA
Discussion
Trauma, Colonic Volvulus
Cary Aarons, MD, Philadelphia, PA
Discussion
Benign and Malignant Anal Tumors/Retrorectal Tumors
Marcia Russell, MD, Los Angeles, CA
Discussion
Adjourn