1. Anorectal morphology and function: analysis of the Shafik legacy

   • A. P. Zbar
   • M. Guo
   • M. Pescatori

   Review 05 August 2008 Pages: 191 - 200

2. Elective laparoscopic surgical management of recurrent and complicated sigmoid diverticulitis

   • C. -T. Lu
   • Y. -H. Ho

   Original Article 05 August 2008 Pages: 201 - 206

3. A simplified method for anal ultrasonography: assessment of patient satisfaction and the simplicity of the procedure

   • D. Castellani
   • E. Antonelli
   • G. Bassotti

   Original Article 05 August 2008 Pages: 207 - 209

4. Comparison of vector symmetry index and endoanal ultrasonography in the diagnosis of anal sphincter disruption

   • D. N. Samarasekera
   • Y. Wright
   • C. T. M. Speakman

   Original Article 05 August 2008 Pages: 211 - 215

5. Comparison of accuracy of physical examination and endoanal ultrasonography for preoperative assessment in patients with acute and chronic anal fistula

   • T. Toyonaga
   • Y. Tanaka
   • M. Tanaka

   Original Article 05 August 2008 Pages: 217 - 223

6. Obliteration of the fistulous tract with BioGlue® adversely affects the outcome of transanal advancement flap repair

   • S. M. Alexander
   • L. E. Mitalas
   • W. R. Schouten

   Original Article 05 August 2008 Pages: 225 - 228

7. Updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials comparing conventional excisional haemorrhoidectomy with LigaSure for haemorrhoids

   • M. Y. Mastakov
   • P. G. Buettner
   • Y. -H. Ho

   Original Article Open access 05 August 2008 Pages: 229 - 239

   

8. A new proctoscope for transanal endoscopic operations

   • J. J. Ribeiro da Rocha
   • O. Féres

   Technical Note 05 August 2008 Pages: 241 - 246

9. Transanal resection of rectal neoplasms using the Harmonic Scalpel

   • M. Rabau

   Technical Note 05 August 2008 Pages: 247 - 249

10. Transvaginal colonic extraction following combined hysterectomy and laparoscopic total colectomy: a natural orifice approach

    • E. J. Dozois
    • D. W. Larson
    • R. R. Cima

    Technical Note 05 August 2008 Pages: 251 - 254

11. Colonic carcinoma presenting as strangulated inguinal hernia: report of two cases and review of the literature

    • R. Slater
    • U. Amatya
    • A. J. Shorthouse

    Case Report 17 September 2008 Pages: 255 - 258

12. Portal vein thrombosis following laparoscopic total mesorectal excision: case report

    • S. Vadalà
    • N. Cinardi
    • G. Giannone

    Case Report 10 June 2008 Pages: 259 - 261

13. Correspondence

    • H. Katsuno
    • K. Maeda
    • D. Yeh

    Letter 17 September 2008 Pages: 263 - 265

14. Abstracts Colorectal Games, Rethymnom, Crete, Greece, May 2008

    • S. H. Suleiman
    • O. E. H. Salim
    • E. Xynos

    Abstract 17 September 2008 Pages: 267 - 271

15. Graciloplasty for rectourethral, rectovaginal and rectovesical fistulas: technique overview, pitfalls and complications

    • D. Ruiz
    • B. Bashankaev
    • M. Rabau

    How I Do It 05 August 2008 Pages: 277 - 282