Pocket Consultant Gastroenterology

by Travis, Simon P. L.; Ahmad, Tariq; Collier, Jane; Steinhart, A. Hillary

• ISBN13: 9781405111928
• ISBN10: 1405111925
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-05-06
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Summary

There have been significant developments in the fields of gastroenterology and hepatology since the previous edition and this new edition has been entirely revised, updated and considerably expanded. The format and layout have also been updated to include key points at the start of each chapter, bulleted lists and text boxes for tips and warnings.A new author team - which, for the first time, is international - has brought a new global perspective to this book.This is still the leading book for trainees/fellows in gastroenterology and hepatology, as well as junior doctors and general medicine interns. The series title is 'Pocket Consultant' - and that's exactly what the reader gets - the advice and guidance of a consultant on hand when and where they need it.This title is now available for the PDA, powered by Skyscape - to buy your copy click here

Author Biography

Simon Travis is the author of 6 books, 29 chapters and over 230 papers. He was President of the European Crohn's and Colitis Organisation (ECCO), an elected Member of the International Organisation of Inflammatory Bowel Disease and author of 22 peer-reviewed international guidelines.

Table of Contents

Preface	vii
Acknowledgements	ix
1 Alimentary Emergencies	1	(48)
2 Oesophagus	49	(26)
3 Stomach and Duodenum	75	(36)
4 Pancreas	111	(22)
5 Liver	133	(52)
6 Gall Bladder and Biliary Tree	185	(20)
7 Small Intestine	205	(38)
8 Inflammatory Bowel Disease	243	(42)
9 Large Intestine	285	(48)
10 Irritable Bowel Syndrome	333	(14)
11 Gastrointestinal Infections	347	(22)
12 Nutrition	369	(26)
13 The Gut in Systemic Disorders	395	(14)
14 Procedures and Investigations	409	(26)
Appendices
1 Useful addresses	435	(7)
2 Further reading	442	(8)
3 Height and weight charts	450	(5)
4 Diagnostic dilemmas	455	(2)
Index	457