With contributions by numerous experts

With contributions by numerous experts

SECTION I - Basic principles of ultrasonography; SECTION II - Endoanal and endorectal ultrasonographic techniques; SECTION III - Basic anatomy; SECTION IV - Endoluminal ultrasound in the preoperative staging of rectal carcinoma; SECTION V - Staging following preoperative chemoradiotherapy for advanced rectal cancer; SECTION VI - Postoperative follow-up of rectal cancer; SECTION VII - Endoanal ultrasonography in the staging of anal carcinoma; SECTION VIII - Surgical treatment options for rectal cancer; SECTION IX - Combined modality therapy for rectal cancer; SECTION X - Treatment options for anal carcinoma.