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Book Synopsis

This book is a practical guide to recent advances in the field of gastroenterology.

This new edition has been fully revised and new topics added. Chapters cover the diagnosis and management of disorders in all areas of the gastrointestinal system.

New to the second edition, are chapters on the latest modalities including nuclear medicine, positron emission tomography, and gastrointestinal manometry. Common geriatric and paediatric problems in gastroenterology have also been included in this edition.

The book is enhanced by clinical photographs, illustrations and tables, many of which are new to this edition.

Key Points

  • New edition of practical guide to field of gastroenterology
  • Fully revised, second edition with addition of many new topics and images
  • Covers latest advances in imaging and treatment
  • Previous edition published (9788180619083) in 2008


Table of Contents
  1. Aphthous Ulcers
  2. Oral Manifestations of Gastrointestinal Disease
  3. Managing Dysphagia
  4. Nausea and Vomiting: A Common Clinical Problem
  5. Managing Recurrent Hiccups
  6. Differential Diagnosis of Abdominal Pain
  7. Peptic Ulcer in the Era of Helicobacter pylori
  8. Pathogenesis and Management of Acute Diarrhoea
  9. Chronic Diarrhoea
  10. Constipation
  11. Intestinal Tuberculosis
  12. Inflammatory Bowel Disease
  13. The Gastrointestinal Tract and HIV
  14. Irritable Bowel Syndrome: The Brain Speaks to the Gut
  15. Intestinal Gas Syndromes
  16. Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders: All in the Mind
  17. Gastrointestinal Polyps and Polyposis Syndromes
  18. Anorectal Disorders
  19. Management of Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding
  20. Management of Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding
  21. Acute Pancreatitis
  22. Chronic Pancreatitis
  23. How to Investigate a Patient with Jaundice?
  24. Hepatitis A
  25. Hepatitis E
  26. Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C: Magnitude of the Problem and Prevention
  27. Treatment of Hepatitis B
  28. Treatment of Hepatitis
  29. Management of Cholestasis
  30. Cirrhosis Liver Management and Prevention of Complications
  31. Management of Ascites
  32. Hepatic Encephalopathy Testing Clinical Talents
  33. Alcohol and the Liver
  34. Non alcoholic
  35. Acute Liver Failure
  36. Investigation and Management of Gallstone Disease
  37. Acute Abdomen: A Challenge to the Surgeon and Physician
  38. Acute Appendicitis: Do’s and Don’ts
  39. Getting Rid of Intestinal Parasites
  40. Common Gastrointestinal Malignancies
  41. Nutrition in Gastrointestinal Diseases
  42. Conventional Imaging in Gastroenterology
  43. Imaging in Gastroenterology: Newer Modalities
  44. Imaging in Gastro enterology: A Pattern and Symptom-based Approach
  45. Role of Nuclear Medicine and PET-CT in Gastroenterology Practice
  46. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy: The Basics
  47. Endoscopic Imaging
  48. Advances in Therapeutic Endoscopy
  49. Esophageal Manometry in Practice for Motility Disorders of the Esophagus
  50. Recurrent Abdominal Pain in Children
  51. Jaundice in Children
  52. Gastrointestinal Problems in the Elderly

Appendix

Index

Practical Gastroenterology

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      Publisher: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 31/05/2016
      ISBN13: 9789352501908, 978-9352501908
      ISBN10: 935250190X

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      This book is a practical guide to recent advances in the field of gastroenterology.

      This new edition has been fully revised and new topics added. Chapters cover the diagnosis and management of disorders in all areas of the gastrointestinal system.

      New to the second edition, are chapters on the latest modalities including nuclear medicine, positron emission tomography, and gastrointestinal manometry. Common geriatric and paediatric problems in gastroenterology have also been included in this edition.

      The book is enhanced by clinical photographs, illustrations and tables, many of which are new to this edition.

      Key Points

      • New edition of practical guide to field of gastroenterology
      • Fully revised, second edition with addition of many new topics and images
      • Covers latest advances in imaging and treatment
      • Previous edition published (9788180619083) in 2008


      Table of Contents
      1. Aphthous Ulcers
      2. Oral Manifestations of Gastrointestinal Disease
      3. Managing Dysphagia
      4. Nausea and Vomiting: A Common Clinical Problem
      5. Managing Recurrent Hiccups
      6. Differential Diagnosis of Abdominal Pain
      7. Peptic Ulcer in the Era of Helicobacter pylori
      8. Pathogenesis and Management of Acute Diarrhoea
      9. Chronic Diarrhoea
      10. Constipation
      11. Intestinal Tuberculosis
      12. Inflammatory Bowel Disease
      13. The Gastrointestinal Tract and HIV
      14. Irritable Bowel Syndrome: The Brain Speaks to the Gut
      15. Intestinal Gas Syndromes
      16. Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders: All in the Mind
      17. Gastrointestinal Polyps and Polyposis Syndromes
      18. Anorectal Disorders
      19. Management of Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding
      20. Management of Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding
      21. Acute Pancreatitis
      22. Chronic Pancreatitis
      23. How to Investigate a Patient with Jaundice?
      24. Hepatitis A
      25. Hepatitis E
      26. Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C: Magnitude of the Problem and Prevention
      27. Treatment of Hepatitis B
      28. Treatment of Hepatitis
      29. Management of Cholestasis
      30. Cirrhosis Liver Management and Prevention of Complications
      31. Management of Ascites
      32. Hepatic Encephalopathy Testing Clinical Talents
      33. Alcohol and the Liver
      34. Non alcoholic
      35. Acute Liver Failure
      36. Investigation and Management of Gallstone Disease
      37. Acute Abdomen: A Challenge to the Surgeon and Physician
      38. Acute Appendicitis: Do’s and Don’ts
      39. Getting Rid of Intestinal Parasites
      40. Common Gastrointestinal Malignancies
      41. Nutrition in Gastrointestinal Diseases
      42. Conventional Imaging in Gastroenterology
      43. Imaging in Gastroenterology: Newer Modalities
      44. Imaging in Gastro enterology: A Pattern and Symptom-based Approach
      45. Role of Nuclear Medicine and PET-CT in Gastroenterology Practice
      46. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy: The Basics
      47. Endoscopic Imaging
      48. Advances in Therapeutic Endoscopy
      49. Esophageal Manometry in Practice for Motility Disorders of the Esophagus
      50. Recurrent Abdominal Pain in Children
      51. Jaundice in Children
      52. Gastrointestinal Problems in the Elderly

      Appendix

      Index

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