Description
Book SynopsisSpecial Volume 23 of Recent Advances in Pediatrics is a compilation of reviews bringing trainees and physicians fully up to date with key developments in paediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition.
Divided into four sections, Part 1 discusses issues in paediatric gastroenterology such as irritable bowel syndrome, celiac disease, abdominal pain and gastrointestinal endoscopy. Part 2 examines hepatologic disorders that may be encountered in children, including acute liver failure, viral hepatitis and liver transplantation. Parts 3 and 4 cover nutrition and pharmacotherapy.
Presented in an easy to follow format, Special Volume 23 follows a multidisciplinary approach. Each chapter finishes with a summary of key learning points and extensive references for further reading. Clinical photographs, illustrations and tables enhance learning.
Key points
- New, updated volume presenting latest developments in paediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition
- Multidisciplinary approach, easy to follow format
- Extensive references and key learning points summarised in each chapter
- Includes contributions from experts in London, Liverpool and California
Table of ContentsSection 1: Gastroenterology
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Helicobacter pyloriin Children
- Recurrent Abdominal Pain
- Diarrheal Diseases
- Antibiotic-associated Diarrhea
- Celiac Disease
- Abdominal Tuberculosis
- Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Constipation
- Gastrointestinal Endoscopy in Children
Section 2: Hepatology
- Viral Hepatitis
- Acute Liver Failure
- Portal Hypertension
- Approach to Ascites
- Neonatal Cholestasis
- Liver Abscess
- Chronic Liver Disease in Children
- Metabolic Liver Diseases
- Pediatric Liver Transplantation
- Acute Pancreatitis in Children
Section 3: Nutrition
- Dietary Management of Diarrhea
- Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food
Section 4: Therapeutics
- Pharmacotherapy in Pediatric Gastroenterology
- Probiotics
