Snapshots in Gastroenterology

Description

Snapshots in Gastroenterology is a comprehensive and highly illustrated collection of common clinical scenarios in gastroenterology.

The book is comprised of 19 chapters, with the first half of the book focusing on common conditions in gastroenterology and the second half focusing on organs of the gastrointestinal system. Conditions covered include acute abdominal pain, dysphagia, diarrhoea, constipation, nausea and vomiting, gaseousness, jaundice and gastrointestinal hemorrhage. Organ-based chapters include esophagus, stomach and duodenum, small and large intestines, appendix, rectum and anal canal, liver, gallbladder and pancreas.

Each chapter on common disorders is clearly formatted, beginning with an introduction to the disorder, classification, etiology (origin), pathogenesis (development), diagnosis, complications and management.

Snapshots in Gastroenterology covers both the medical and surgical aspects of gastroenterology in fine detail. Enhanced by 542 full color images and illustrations, this book is an invaluable resource which summarizes the basic science of gastrointestinal diseases as well as the many forms of treatment available to patients.

Key Features

• A well-planned and well-laid out text
• Covers in detail both medical and surgical conditions
• Complements the text with excellent illustrations
• Presents high quality photographs
• A stepwise presentation for an easy reading and quick assimilation.

Target Audience

Residence and fellows in internal gastroenterology, consultants, gastroenterologists and postgraduates.

Table of Contents

1. Acute Abdominal Pain
2. Chronic Abdominal Pain
3. Dysphagia
4. Diarrhea
5. Constipation and Fecal Incontinence
6. Nausea and Vomiting
7. Gaseousness
8. Jaundice
9. Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
10. Esophagus
11. Stomach and Duodenum
12. Small Intestine
13. Vermiform Appendix
14. Large Intestine
15. Rectum and Anal Canal
16. Intestinal Stomas
17. Liver
18. Gallbladder and Bile Ducts
19. Pancreas