One of the rewards of medical teaching is to see the next generation advance the art and
science of medicine beyond their forebears. We can be justi? ably proud of this anthology on
Perineal and Anal Sphincter Trauma which owes so much to the endeavours of the editorial team.
In addition to their own contributions they have recruited a body of topic authors of
international standing. The result is a book of wide breadth and depth covering many aspects
of disorders of the posterior pelvic compartment which have hitherto not been found in one
volume. The choice of topics is wide and the description and illustrations are clear and
concise. They cover both innovative and current practice all founded on an evidence basis. The
intended readership is multidisciplinary going beyond all those involved in front line
obstetric care to reach physicians surgeons radiologists and others who deal with long term
adverse effects of childbirth. This mirrors the professional ba- ground of the authorship. We
are con? dent of its broad appeal and wish the book every success.
