Recent Advances in Gastroenterology: 13

Description

Recent Advances in Gastroenterology: 13 is the ideal resource for keeping abreast of new developments within this fast moving field. Written by expert authors and featuring topics such as genetic-epidemiology of oesophageal cancer, polyposis syndromes and liver disease in pregnancy, each chapter introduces important principles that can be implemented into day to day treatment of GI disorders. Recent Advances in Gastroenterology: 13 is an invaluable revision tool for trainees, and a useful companion to practicing gastroenterologists wishing to stay current in all aspects of this field.

Key Features

• 12 chapters summarizing important recent advances within the field of gastroenterology
• All topics are written in a practical and clinically relevant manner, further enhanced by the ‘key clinical points for practice’ sections at the end of each chapter
• Provides an effective exam revision tool for gastroenterology portion of the MRCP(UK) and the SCE in Gastroenterology
• All chapters written by expert authors ensuring authoritative and accurate content
• Full color photographs throughout

Table of Contents

1. Genetic epidemiology of oesophageal cancer
2. Autoimmune hepatitis
3. Irritable bowel syndrome
4. Faecal incontinence in adult
5. Constipation
6. Polyposis syndromes
7. Achalasia
8. Short bowel syndrome
9. Liver disease in pregnancy
10. Future challenges in the management of hepatocellular carcinoma
11. Haemorrhoids and anal fissures