Anorectal Disease – Washington Manual of Surgery

Let’s talk anorectal disease—Join Dr. Ahmed Eltahir for a discussion with expert colorectal surgeon Dr. Matthew Mutch. This episode of the Washington Manual of Surgery Podcast will focus on anorectal disease and is a companion to Chapter 24 of the 9th edition of the bestselling Washington Manual of Surgery.  Dr. Mutch reviews the essentials of managing anorectal diseases. Topics include the anatomy of the anal canal, the treatment and grading of hemorrhoids, and the chemo-radiation regimens for anal cancers. You’ll learn about first-line treatments and surgical options for anal fissures, abscesses, and fistulas. Tune in for high-yield insights into both benign and malignant anorectal conditions. Guest Host: Ahmed Eltahir, MD – General surgery resident at WashU Medicine Guest(s): Matthew Mutch, MD, the Solon and Bettie Gershman Professor of Surgery, serves as chief of the Section of Colon and Rectal Surgery in the Department of Surgery at WashU Medicine. Dr. Mutch’s specialty is in colorectal cancer and the treatment of benign colorectal diseases. -------------------------------The Washington Manual of Surgery Podcast is a companion to the Washington Manual of Surgery (9th Edition). For more comprehensive surgical education, pick up a copy of the Washington Manual of Surgery: https://bit.ly/41xJ0aQIf you liked this episode, check out our recent episodes here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2422197For more information about the Department of Surgery at WashU Medicine, visit https://surgery.wustl.edu/ and follow us on social media. -------Instagram:WashU Medicine Department of Surgery: @washusurgGeneral Surgery Residency at WashU Medicine: @washusurgres