Textbook of Gastroenterology reviews clinically relevant basic science, presents practical approaches to common symptoms, discusses the entire spectrum of diseases, and describes all diagnostic and therapeutic modalities available today.

Features:

• Comprehensive coverage applies basic science information to encyclopedic discussions of all gastroenterological discussions of all gastroenterological problems
• Unmatched technical material describes both new and proven laboratory, radiographic, and endoscopic techniques
• Expert editorship from a leader in gastroenterology
• Two-colour design provides a visually exciting forum highlighted by illustrations, algorithms and cartoons to clarify complex concepts
• High-quality full-colour illustrations
• "Approach to the Patient" chapters offer practical guidance for diagnosing ad managing common complaints

Contents

Basic Mechanisms of Normal and Abnormal Gastrointestinal Function

Components

• The Integrated Responses of the Gastrointestinal Tract and Liver to a Meal
• The Enteric Nervous System and Its Extrinsic Conditions
• Sensory Neurons of the Gastrointestinal Tract
• Gastrointestinal Hormones and Receptors
• The Brain-Gut Axis
• Smooth Muscle of the Gut
• The Immune System and Gastrointestinal Inflammation
• Epithelia: Biologic Principles of Organisation

Motility

• Esophageal Motor Function
• The Physiology of Gastric Motility and Gastric Emptying
• Motility of the Small Intestine and Colon
• Motility of the Biliary Tract

Secretion and Absorption

• Gastric Secretion
• Electrolyte Secretion and Absorption: Small Intestine and Colon
• Pancreatic Secretion
• Bile Secretion and Choleastasis

Nutrition

• Carbohydrate Assimilation
• Intestinal Lipid Absorption
• Protein Digestion and Assimilation
• Vitamin and Mineral Absorption
• General Nutritional Principles

Miscellaneous

• Gastrointestinal Blood Flow
• Growth and Development of the Gastrointestinal Tract
• Neoplasia of the Gastrointestinal Tract
• The Bacterial Flora of the Gastrointestinal Tract
• Drug Metabolism in the Liver and Intestines
• Pathogenesis of Hepatic Fibrosis
• Hepatic Regeneration

Approaches to Common Gastrointestinal Problems

• Psychosocial Factors in the Care of Patients With Gastrointestinal Disorders
• Approach to the Patient With Dyspepsia and Related Functional Gastrointestinal Complaints
• Approach to the Patient With Dysphagia or Odynophagia
• Approach to the Patient With Unexplained Non-Cardia Chest Pain
• Approach to the Patient With Gross Gastrointestinal Bleeding
• Approach to the Patient With Occult Gastrointestinal Bleeding
• Approach to the Patient With Unintentional Weight Loss and Eating Disorders
• Approach to the Patient With Obesity
• Approach to the Patient With Nausea and Vomiting
• Approach to the Patient With Abdominal Pain
• Approach to the Patient With Gas and Bloating
• Approach to the Patient With Acute Abdomen
• Approach to the Patient With Ileus and Obstruction
• Approach to the Patient With Diarrhea
• Approach to the Patient With Constipation
• Approach to the Patient With Jaundice
• Approach to the Patient With Abnormal Liver Chemistries
• Approach to the Patient With Ascites
• Approach to the Patient With a Liver Mass
• Approach to the Patient With Fulminant (Acute) Liver Failure
• Skin Lesions Associated With Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases
• Oral Manifestations of Gastrointestinal Diseases
• Approach to Gastrointestinal Problems in the Immunocompromised Patient
• Approach to Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases in the Female Patient
• Approach to the Patient Requiring Nutritional Supplementation
• Genetic Counseling for Gastrointestinal Patients
• Approach to the Patient With Drug or Alcohol Dependency
• Advice to Travelers
• Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Gastroenterology

Gastrointestinal Diseases

Esophagus

• Esophagus: Anatomy and Structural Anomalies
• Motility Disorders of the Esophagus
• Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
• Esophageal Infections Including Disorders Associated With AIDS
• Esophageal Neoplasms
• Miscellaneous Diseases of the Esophagus: Systemic, Dermatologic Disease, Foreign Bodies and Physical Injury

Stomach

• Stomach: Anatomy and Structural Anomalies
• Disorders of Gastric Emptying
• Acid Peptic Disorders
• Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
• Gastritis and Gastroenteropathy
• Tumors of the Stomach
• Surgery for Peptic Ulced Disease and Postagastrectomy Syndromes
• Miscellaneous Diseases of the Stomach

Small Intestine

• Small Intestine: Anatomy and Structural Anomalies
• Dysmotility of the Small Intestine and Colon
• Small Intestine: Infections With Common Bacterial and Viral Pathogens
• Chronic Infections
• Celiac Disease
• Disorders of Epithelial Transport in the Small Intestine
• Bacterial Overgrowth
• Short Bowel Syndrome
• Tumors of the Small Intestine
• Miscellaneous Diseases of the Small Intestine
• Colon: Anatomy and Structural Anomalies
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease
• Surgical Treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
• Miscellaneous Inflammatory and Structural Disorders of the Colon
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome
• Diverticular Disease of the Colon
• Bacterial Infections of the Colon
• Neoplastic and Non-neoplastic Polyps of the Colon and Rectum
• Polyposis Syndromes
• Malignant Tumors of the Colon
• Anorectal Diseases

Pancreas

• Pancreas: Anatomy and Structural Anomalies
• Acute Pancreatitis
• Chronic Pancreatitis
• Nonendocrine Tumors of the Pancreas
• Endocrine Neoplasms of the Pancreas
• Hereditary Diseases of the Pancreas

Gallbladder and Biliary Tract

• Gallbladder and Biliary Tract: Anatomy and Structural Anomalies
• Gallstones
• Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis and Other Cholangiopathies
• Cystic Diseases of the Biliary Tract
• Tumors of the Biliary Tract
• Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction (Postcholecystectomy Syndrome)

Liver

• Anatomy, Microscopic Structure and Cell Types of the Liver
• Acute Viral Hepatitis
• Chronic Hepatitis B Viral Infection
• Hepatitis C Virus Infection
• Drug-Induced Liver Disease
• Autoimmune Hepatitis
• Primary Biliary Cirrhosis
• Hemochromatosis
• Metabolic Diseases of the Liver
• Alcoholic Liver Diseases
• Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
• CNS and Pulmonary Complications of End Stage Liver Diseases
• Liver Transplantation
• Hepatocellular Carcinoma
• Liver Abscess
• Vascular Diseases of the Liver

Abdominal Cavity

• Abdominal Cavity: Anatomy, Structural Anomalies, and Hernias
• Intraabdominal Abscesses and Fistulas
• Diseases of the Peritoneum, Retroperitoneum, Mesentery, and Omentum

Miscellaneous

• Gastrointestinal Complications of the Acquired Immunodeficiency Disease Syndrome (AIDS)
• Parasitic Diseases: Protozoa
• Parasitic Diseases: Helminths
• Gastrointestinal and Hepatic Manifestations of Specific Genetic Disorders
• Gastrointestinal Manifestations of Systemic Diseases
• Gastrointestinal Manifestations of Immunologic Disorders
• Gastrointestinal Vascular Malformations of Neoplasms: Arterial, Venous, Arteriouvenous, and Capillary
• Intestinal Ischemia
• Radiation Injury in the Gastrointestinal Tract

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Modalities in Gastroenterology

• Clinical Decision Making
• Economic Analysis in the Diagnosis and Treatment of GI Diseases
• Molecular Biologic Approaches to the Diagnosis and Treatment of Gastrointestinal Diseases
• Reprocessing of Gastrointestinal Endoscopes and Accessories
• Sedation and Monitoring for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
• Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
• Enteroscopy
• Colonoscopy and Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
• Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Sphincterotomy and Stone Removal and Endoscopic Biliary and Pancreatic Drainage
• Endoscopic Mucosal Biopsy
• Liver Biopsy and Histo-Pathological Diagnosis
• Microbiologic Studies
• Gastrointestinal Dilation and Stent Placement
• Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy
• Endoscopic Therapy for Upper Gastrointestinal Variceal Hemorrhage
• Endoscopic Diagnosis and Treatment of Nonvariceal Upper Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
• Endoscopic Therapy for Polyps and Tumors
• Evaluation of Gastrointestinal Motility: Methodoligic Considerations
• Evaluation of Secretion and Absorption Functions of the GI Tract
• Plain and Contrast Radiography
• Ultrasonography
• Endoscopic Ultrasonography
• Applications of Computed Tomography to the Gastrointestinal Tract
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging
• Positron Emission Tomography
• Applications of Radionuclide Imaging in Gastroenterology
• Angiography
• Interventional Radiology
• Laparoscopy and Laparotomy
• Experimental Therapies: Hepatocyte Transplantation, Gene Therapy and Liver Assist Devices

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