Clinics in Colon and Rectal Surgery

Issue 04 · Volume 27 · December 2014 DOI: 10.1055/s-004-28012 Biologics in Colon and Rectal Surgery Guest Editor: Eric K. Johnson, MD, FACS, FASCRS

Continuing Medical Education

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Lundy, Jonathan B.: A Primer on Wound Healing in Colorectal Surgery in the Age of Bioprosthetic Materials

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Hunter, John D.; Cannon, Jamie A.: Biomaterials: So Many Choices, So Little Time. What Are the Differences?

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FitzGerald, James F.; Kumar, Anjali S.: Biologic versus Synthetic Mesh Reinforcement: What are the Pros and Cons?

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Feldmann, Timothy F.; Young, Monica T.; Pigazzi, Alessio: Incisional Reinforcement in High-Risk Patients

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Betzold, Richard; Laryea, Jonathan A.: Staple Line/Anastomotic Reinforcement and Other Adjuncts: Do They Make a Difference?

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Gillern, Suzanne; Bleier, Joshua I. S.: Parastomal Hernia Repair and Reinforcement: The Role of Biologic and Synthetic Materials

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Scoglio, Daniele; Walker, Avery S.; Fichera, Alessandro: Biomaterials in the Treatment of Anal Fistula: Hope or Hype?

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Brown, Ramon A.; Ellis, C. Neal: The Role of Synthetic and Biologic Materials in the Treatment of Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Introduction to Guest Editor

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Beck, David E.: Eric K. Johnson, MD, FACS, FASCRS

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Johnson, Eric K.: Biologics in Colon and Rectal Surgery