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This module will discuss anal cancer etiology, risk factors, evaluation and treatment.

Upon completion of this module participants will be able to:

1. Determine the risk factors associated with the development of anal cancer.
2. Review treatment strategies for anal cancer.
3. Discuss an algorithm for the treatment of recurrent anal cancer.

As a Core Subject, it is eligible for 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

To access this module, log in at the top of this page, click on MY ACCOUNT, then follow the link to the CREST® Online Learning Center.

Not a member of ASCRS? Learn more about the benefits of membership in the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons.

This module will cover the epidemiology, types, diagnosis and management, both medical and surgical, of colonic volvulus.

Upon completion of this module participants should be able to:

1. Describe the clinical presentation associated with different types of volvulus.
2. Discuss the work-up and indications for medical management of volvulus.
3. Discuss the options for the surgical management of volvulus.

As a CREST® Core Subject, it is eligible for 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

To access this module, log in at the top of this page, click on MY ACCOUNT, then follow the link to the CREST® Online Learning Center.

Not a member of ASCRS? Learn more about the benefits of membership in the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons.

This module will describe the techniques of EMR and ESD.

Upon completion of this module, participants will be able to:

1. Describe the technique of EMR and ESD.
2. Identify the role of EMR and ESD for colorectal pathology.
3. Identify which patients would benefit from these procedural techniques.

As a Weekly Curriculum module, it is eligible for 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.

To access this module, log in at the top of this page, click on MY ACCOUNT, then follow the link to the CREST® Online Learning Center.

Not a member of ASCRS? Learn more about the benefits of membership in the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons.

Learn the techniques and clinical applications of endorectal and endoanal ultrasound, including staging of rectal cancer and assessment of fecal incontinence and fistula.

At the conclusion of the module, participants should be able to:

1. Describe the basic principles of endorectal ultrasound physics.
2. List the clinical indications for use of endorectal and endoanal ultrasound.
3. Set up common ultrasound equipment and troubleshoot any problems.
4. Interpret ultrasound images for rectal cancer staging.
5. Interpret ultrasound images of fistula anatomy and fecal incontinence workup.

As a Core Subject, it is eligible for 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

To access this module, log in at the top of this page, click on MY ACCOUNT, then follow the link to the CREST® Online Learning Center.

Not a member of ASCRS? Learn more about the benefits of membership in the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons.

This module describes the safe techniques for the extraction of foreign bodies that are retained after transanal insertion.

Upon completion of this module, participants should be able to:

• Approach the work-up for a patient with a retained rectal foreign body.
• Determine which approach is optimal: transanal versus transabdominal.
• Utilize safe techniques for transanal extraction.

As a Core Subject, this module is eligible for 3 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. This module serves as an update on foreign bodies for colorectal surgeons.

To access this module, log in at the top of this page, click on MY ACCOUNT, then follow the link to the CREST® Online Learning Center. Not a member of ASCRS? Learn more about the benefits of membership in the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons.