Consult the leading text in the field that delivers the information you need to diagnose and treat pediatric gastrointestinal and liver diseases effectively. In one convenient and comprehensive volume, Drs. Robert Wyllie, Jeffrey S. Hyams, and Marsha Kay provide all the latest details on the most effective new therapies, new drugs, and new techniques in the specialty. In addition, the new two-color design throughout helps you find what you need quickly and easily. Full-color endoscopy images to help improve your visual recognition Definitive guidance from renowned international contributors who share their knowledge and expertise in this complex field Detailed diagrams that accurately illustrate complex concepts and provide at-a-glance recognition of disease processes More than 400 board review-style questions, answers, and rationales available in the eBook included with your purchase New therapies for hepatitis B and C, new drugs for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease, and an expanded discussion of the newest endoscopic and motility techniques available for pediatric patients The most current information on diagnosing and treating abnormalities of protein, fat, and carbohydrate metabolism New chapters on pancreatic transplantation and liver pathology The latest surgical techniques for children with gastrointestinal conditions

Pediatric Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease, by Drs. Robert Wyllie and Jeffrey S. Hyams provides the comprehensive reference you need to treat GI diseases in children. Review the latest developments in the field and get up-to-date clinical information on hot topics like polyps, capsule endoscopy, and pancreatic treatments. With expert guidance from an expanded international author base and online access to 475 board-review-style questions, this latest edition is a must-have for every practicing gastroenterologist. Confirm each diagnosis by consulting a section, organized by symptoms, that presents the full range of differential diagnoses and treatment options for each specific condition. Recognize disease processes at a glance with detailed diagrams that accurately illustrate complex concepts. Stay current with advances in the field by reviewing new chapters on Polyps and Polyposis Syndromes, Capsule Endoscopy and Small Bowel Enteroscopy, Small Bowel Transplantation, IBD, Short Gut Syndrome, Steatosis and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Pancreatic and Islet Cell Transplants. Gain fresh global perspectives from an expanded list of expert international contributors. Sharpen your visual recognition by accessing a color-plate section that displays additional endoscopy images. Prepare for certification or recertification with 475 online board review-style questions, answers, and rationales.

This new edition of Pediatric Gastrointestinal Disease is dedicated to the maintenance of a comprehensive approach to the practice of Pediatric Gastroenterology. Considered to be the definitive reference work, this fourth edition has been extensively reviewed. As a result, the size and content of various sections have been modified and new ......

Pediatric gastrointestinal and liver biopsies comprise a significant portion of specimens examined by the pathology laboratory. The increasingly widespread use of endoscopic procedures in children, the improved sophistication of medical imagery, as well as expanding knowledge in genetic medicine have led to new advances and opportunities in pediatric hepatogastroenterology and pathology. Pathology of Pediatric Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease will provide the pediatric pathologist, GI and general pathologist and pediatric gastroenterologist with the most current and complete reference on the pathology of pediatric GI and liver diseases. With an emphasis on clinical pathological correlation, and edited by a multi-disciplinary team of pathologists and a gastroenterologist, the book will provide in-depth discussions on topics frequently encountered and for which currrent information is not readily available. Comprised of 16 chapters following an anatomical outline, the text will cover both the GI and liver and will include discussions on: malabsorption and motolity disorders, immunodeficiencies, including HIV, development malformations, food allergies, cystic diseases of the liver, esophageal and pancreatic disorders. Heavily illustrated with over 450 illustrations, 200 of which in full color throughout, the book will include endoscopic and radiographic images to correlate with the pathologic principles under discussion.

Provide evidence-based perspectives on all clinically relevant topics, explaining step by step how to apply the latest advances in practice. Succinct yet comprehensive discussions provide just the right amount of clinical detail. Plus, a consistent organization and full-color art program enable you to quickly and easily access needed information. Offers more than 1,000 illustrations, photographs, and tables (400 in full color) that promote a visual grasp of the material. Presents coverage of the hottest topics in today's practice, including GERD, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, ulcerative colitis, and Barretts esophagus, as well as the psychosocial aspects of gastrointestinal and liver diseases. Features four new chapters covering complimentary and alternative medicine palliative care gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) and eosinophilic disorders, plus expanded information on obesity and nutrition.

This new edition is dedicated to the maintenance of a comprehensive approach to the practice of pediatric gastroenterology. The size and content of various sections have been modified and new chapters have been added. Specific sections deal with Physiology and Pathophysiology, Clinical Presentation of Disease, Clinical Manifestations and Management (discussing the Mouth and Esophagus, The Stomach and Duodenum, The Intestine, and The Pancreas), Diagnosis of Gastrointestinal Diseases, and Principles of Therapy. Each author, selected because of their particular expertise in the field, has provided an authoritative and comprehensive account of their topic. This volume's need-to-know information is supported by a varied selection of tables, illustrations, and photographs.

Now with full-color illustrations throughout, dozens of new review questions, and state-of-the-art coverage of this fast-changing area, Pediatric Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease, 6th Edition, remains the leading text in the field. You'll find definitive guidance on diagnosis and treatment from experienced editors Drs. Robert Wyllie, Jeffrey S. Hyams, and Marsha Kay, as well as globally renowned contributors who share their knowledge and expertise on complex issues. - Features an enhanced art program with full-color anatomical figures, clinical photos, and other illustrations throughout the text. - Includes a new chapter on fecal transplantation (FCT), covering donor and recipient screening, preparation, delivery, follow-up, and safety considerations, as well as investigative uses for FCT for disorders such as IBD, IBS, and D-lactic acidosis. - Prepares you for certification and recertification with more than 400 board review-style questions, answers, and rationales – 30% new to this edition. - Includes detailed diagrams that accurately illustrate complex concepts and provide at-a-glance recognition of disease processes. - Contains numerous algorithms that provide quick and easy retrieval of diagnostic, screening, and treatment information. - Provides up-to-date information on indigenous flora and the gut microbiome and clinical correlations to treatment, as well as advancements in liver transplantation including split liver transplantation (SLT) and living donor liver transplantation (LDLT). - Details key procedures such as esophagogastroduodenoscopy and related techniques; colonoscopy and polypectomy; endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography; capsule endoscopy and small bowel enteroscopy; gastrointestinal pathology; and more.

The new edition of this classic reference offers a problem-based approach to pediatric diseases. It encompasses almost all pediatric subspecialties and covers every pediatric disease and organ system. It includes case studies and over 750 lavish illustrations.

This is a comprehensive, clinically oriented review of gastroenterology and liver diseases in children. This revised and updated edition places a stronger emphasis on clinical issues.