Digestive diseases have always been a major threat to global health. Despite the rapid advances in various diagnostic modalities, many a time the final verdict can be elusive and present a diagnostic challenge for the attending doctor. Clinical Challenges & Images in Gastroenterology — A Diagnostic Guide presents 50 real-life cases to illustrate an evidence-based approach for the diagnosis, investigation and management of gastrointestinal diseases commonly encountered in everyday practice, with a special focus on the interpretation of endoscopic and radiological images. This book provides a pragmatic approach for medical students, residents, specialist trainees and specialists alike who have an interest in gastroenterology. Other healthcare providers, such as general practitioners, nurses and dieticians, will also benefit from these case illustrations. The authors of this book are based at the Institute of Digestive Disease, Chinese University of Hong Kong. This institute has contributed to major breakthroughs that have improved the clinical management of digestive diseases including, but not limited to, the advent of endoscopic therapies and minimally invasive surgery, molecular diagnostic tools for cancers and inflammatory bowel disease, and the development of novel treatments for acid-peptic disease and viral hepatitis.

This book is a complete guide to gastrointestinal diseases and disorders for trainees in gastroenterology. Sixteen sections each cover a different symptom, explaining signs, clinical features, investigation methods, differential diagnosis and treatment. Topics include chronic abdominal pain, anorectal problems, gastrointestinal bleeding, eating disorders, jaundice, abdominal masses, liver failure, and much more. Authored by Consultant Gastroenterologist Her Hsin Tsai from Hull and East Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust, this practical text is further enhanced by more than 350 clinical photographs, radiological images, diagrams and tables to assist learning. Key points Complete guide to gastrointestinal diseases and disorders for trainees Covers many different symptoms, their clinical features, investigation, differential diagnosis and treatment Authored by recognised Hull-based Consultant Gastroenterologist Highly illustrated with clinical photographs, radiological images, diagrams and tables

This atlas composes of original contributions of characteristic cases of small intestinal diseases. The typical small intestinal diseases related cases are discussed in this book. Each case in the atlas is introduced with relevant clinical history and exemplified with educatory endoscopy images. With abundant illustrations, this atlas provides valuable information learned from the diagnoses and treatments of the patients with small intestinal diseases. It also introduces the advances of the latest medical technologies in small intestinal medicine, such as capsule endoscopy, double-balloon enteroscopy, and single-balloon enteroscopy. Small intestinal medicine is an emerging, fascinating and important discipline in gastroenterology. This Atlas can serve as a useful and educational guide to young doctors and a refreshing reference book to educators in this field, and hence promoting better clinical care for their patients.

Most symposia on chronic inflammatory bowel disease during the last few years have focused on new aspects of aetiology and pathophysiology. However, based on such new aspects, changes in diagnosis and treatment have been developed over the last few years and some others are currently under investigation. This book, the proceedings of Falk Symposium 97, `Clinical Challenges in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases - Diagnosis, Prognosis and Treatment', held in Lugano, Switzerland, 18-19 April 1997, summarizes these changes and new developments, discusses their value and defines further new approaches. The topics include primary diagnosis, definition of different patient groups, special problems of these patients in daily life and very new therapeutic principles. This volume opens new possibilities of diagnosis and treatment of inflammatory bowel disease to physicians and provides stimulation for further development.

Ideal for trainees and practicing radiologists, Diagnostic Imaging: Gastrointestinal, 3rd Edition provides comprehensive coverage of every important topic in abdominal and gastrointestinal imaging. Featuring an increased number of illustrations, graphics, and multimodality imaging, this updated medical reference book will aid you in recognizing the characteristic and variant appearances of both common and uncommon abdominal disorders. User-friendly bulleted text and a uniform chapter layout allow fast and effortless access to the crucial knowledge you need! Expanded coverage of the most important topics and trends in fluoroscopic evaluation of the GI tract, including evaluation of patients before and after bariatric surgery, fundoplication, and surgery for esophageal carcinoma. Updated sections covering disorders of the liver, biliary tract, and pancreas with information and images regarding new classification and treatment implications for pancreatitis, including autoimmune (IgG4-related) pancreatitis. Increased number of illustrations of all appropriate imaging modalities, such as multiplanar CT, sonography, MR, and PET/CT. Offers information on all forms of acute and chronic hepatitis and cirrhosis, as well as critical knowledge regarding imaging techniques that allow radiologists to distinguish among focal lesions in the cirrhotic liver. Essential information is distilled into a succinct, bulleted format with numerous high-quality images and "Key Facts" boxes to facilitate learning.

Awarded first prize in the Internal Medicine category of the British Medical Association Book of the Year Awards, 2012 Following a Tradition of Excellence from reviews of previous editions: "the best source of synthesized clinical wisdom" —Gastroenterology "a tour de force in terms of knowledge and effort" —The New England Journal of Medicine "the foremost liver book in the world" —The Journal of the American Medical Association "beautifully produced" —Hepatology Over the past 56 years, thousands of physicians have depended on Diseases of the Liver and Biliary System. Its didactic and reliable clinical guidance was - and still is - beyond comparison. This brand-new edition, now named Sherlock's Diseases of the Liver and Biliary System, after the late Professor Dame Sheila Sherlock, continues to provide concise clinical guidance for all those treating patients with hepato-biliary disease. Enabling clinicians to formulate incisive diagnoses and appropriate treatment strategies, this book has been updated to reflect the advances that have been made in the last 10 years, providing didactic and reliable clinical guidance in hepatology from the world’s leading experts. A consistent chapter structure allows readers to access the information immediately, with summary boxes and key learning points throughout, and special emphasis on the latest in evidence-based clinical guidance. And for the first time, this edition now offers a free companion website providing the 680 full-color illustrations and figures in the book, for use in scientific presentations.

Acing the GI Board Exam: The Ultimate Crunch-Time Resource has been updated into a Second Edition. The Second Edition contains new vignettes, a discussion on Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Exam, and discussion on test relevancy for residency rotations! In today’s fast-paced world, gastroenterology and hepatology residents and fellows struggle to find the time to study for the board exams, prepare for the recertification exam, prepare for teaching rounds, or just plain read. What is the best way to effectively prepare and study, if reading multiple resources can’t seem to fit into your daily schedule? The answer to your study questions (and study time!) can be found inside the newly updated Second Edition of Acing the GI Board Exam: The Ultimate Crunch-Time Resource! Why You Will Need to Read Acing the GI Board Exam, Second Edition: New! 41 new and carefully vetted board-style vignettes with color images New! Brief discussion on the Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Exam New! Discussion on test relevancy for residency rotations Comprehensive yet succinct answers using a high-yield format Emphasis on key clinical pearls and “board buzzwords” Answers to classic board “threshold values” questions that you need to know but always seem to forget Rapid-fire, crunch-time exam with 200 classic one-liners Dr. Brennan Spiegel has collected every pearl of wisdom, high-yield factlet, "Board buzzword," micrograph, and classic imaging study he could muster, all while keeping Acing the GI Board Exam: The Ultimate Crunch-Time Resource, Second Edition a manageable size. Acing the GI Board Exam, Second Edition fills the unmet need in board review by presenting time-tested and high-yield information in a rational, useful, and contextually appropriate format suitable studying for the board exams and preparing for the recertification exam. Chapters Include: A compilation of general lessons learned from past test-takers “Tough Stuff” board review vignettes Board review “Clinical Threshold Values” “Crunch-Time” Self-Test and Answer Guide—time to get your game on! With its focus on pearl after pearl, emphasis on images, and attention to high-yield “tough stuff” vignettes you don’t know the answers to (yet), Acing the GI Board Exam, Second Edition is truly the ultimate crunch-time resource for acing the GI and Hepatology examination, taking recertifying examinations, looking good on clerkship rounds, or for just challenging yourself with interesting and entertaining vignettes.

Covering the entire spectrum of this fast-changing field, Diagnostic Imaging: Gastrointestinal, fourth edition, is an invaluable resource for gastrointestinal radiologists, general radiologists, and trainees—anyone who requires an easily accessible, highly visual reference on today's GI imaging. Drs. Siva P. Raman, Atif Zaheer, and their team of highly regarded experts provide up-to-date information on recent advances in technology and the understanding of GI diseases and disorders to help you make informed decisions at the point of care. The text is lavishly illustrated, delineated, and referenced, making it a useful learning tool as well as a handy reference for daily practice. - Serves as a one-stop resource for key concepts and information on gastrointestinal imaging, including a wealth of new material and content updates throughout - Features more than 2,900 illustrations (multiplanar CT, sonography, MR, and PET/CT; clinical photos; radiologic images; histologic images; H&E stains; and full-color illustrations) as well as an additional 3K digital-only images and new video clips - Features updates from cover to cover including new information on MRI imaging of rectal cancer, iron quantification, and MRI protocols; new cases and images, and new staging details and diagrams - Contains new chapters on treatment response criteria for systemic conditions (RECIST, irRECIST, etc.), dual energy CT for pancreas, vascular abnormalities, MR elastography of the liver, pretransplant liver evaluation, and more - Covers all aspects of GI imaging, including pathophysiology, imaging findings, and disease management options such as the radiologist's role in evaluating patients for bariatric surgery, antireflux procedures, esophageal and bowel resections, and more - Uses bulleted, succinct text and highly templated chapters for quick comprehension of essential information at the point of care

This textbook focuses on the pediatric aspects of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). It covers diagnostic approaches, special nutrition, growth, and bone density, as well as psychosocial considerations that are specific to the young and may thus not exist in adults. Chapters discuss the full range of topics from IBD genetics right through to nutritional and growth aspects and condition management. The book features many visual aids as well as endoscopy and surgery images.

"Studying rare genetic and molecular diseases of gut motility provides an understanding of their underlying mechanisms and may provide insights on the mechanisms or management of more common illnesses. For example, constipation affects 1 in 5 people 65 years or older and 1 in 10 people younger than 65 years, and slow-transit constipation or colonic inertia is responsible for approximately 10% of referrals of patients with constipation to gastroenterologists and, among all patients with constipation, is the cause in probably 1%. Insights on the pathophysiology and mechanisms of constipation are provided by studying Hirschsprung disease, mitochondrial cytopathy, or multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2B. These diseases are used to illustrate the congenital diseases of the enteric neuromuscular apparatus"--