Lecture Notes

by Emmanuel, Anton; Inns, Stephen

• ISBN13: 9781405183215
• ISBN10: 1405183217
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-04-25
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Summary

This new title in the award-winning Lecture Notes series provides a clinically-oriented approach to the study of gastroenterology and hepatology, covering both the medical and surgical aspects of gastrointestinal practice. It explores organ-specific disorders, clinical basics, and gastrointestinal emergencies, together with a detailed self-assessment section. As part of the Lecture Notes series, this book is perfect for use as a concise textbook or revision aid. Key features include: Takes a clinically-oriented approach, covering both medical and surgical aspects of gastrointestinal practice Includes sections devoted to the organ-specific disorders, clinical basics and gastrointestinal emergencies Includes a detailed self-assessment section comprising MCQs, SAQs and short and long OSCE cases Whether you need to develop or refresh your knowledge, Gastroenterology and Hepatology Lecture Notes presents need to know information for all those involved in gastrointestinal practice.

Author Biography

Anton Emmanuel, University College Hospital, London

Stephen Inns, University College Hospital, London

Table of Contents

Clinical Basics

Approach to the GI patient with abdominal pain

Approach to the GI patient with liver disease

Approach to the GI patient with luminal disease

Nutrition

GI Infection

GI Investigations

GI Emergencies

Acute GI bleeding

Upper and lower GI emergencies

Acute liver failure

PancreatoâÇôbiliary emergencies

Regional Gastroenterology

Oral cavity

Oesophagus

Stomach and duodenum

Small intestine

Small and large bowel disorders

Colon

Anorectum

Pancreatic diseases

Biliary diseases

Features of Chronic Liver Disorders

Hereditary and Congenital Liver Diseases

Viral Hepatitides

Drug Induced Liver Injury

Vascular Liver Diseases

Autoimmune Hepatitis

Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Alcoholic Liver Disease

Liver Tumours and Lesions

Pregnancy Related Liver Disease

Liver Transplantation

Study Aids and Revision

Gastrointestinal history checkâÇôlist

Abdominal examination routine

Helpful lists for exams

Common OSCE cases

Self assessment

Case study questions

Case study answers

Index

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