Description

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures in Gastroenterology: An Illustrated Guide is a comprehensive volume describing procedures for the gastrointestinal tract in a simple way. Artistic illustrations are provided to educate the physician about procedures, and to provide not only clear descriptions of the changes in the anatomy and physiology, but also to provide advice on medical management of the post-procedure patient. Clear, detailed, artist-rendered illustrations of the anatomy are included as well as appropriate, radiological images. Chapters describe in detail the indications, contraindications, anatomical alterations, and physiological alterations that result from various operations and procedures. Comparisons between alternative operations, complications, medical management issues, and costs are also discussed. Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures in Gastroenterology: An Illustrated Guide is a unique volume, written primarily for primary care physicians and general internists. It is also suitable for medical students, residents, nurses and nurse practitioners, nutritionists, dietitians and various subspecialists, who take care of patients with gastrointestinal disorders.

Table Content

Esophageal Strictures and Endoscopic Management

Endoscopic Management of Barretts Esophagus

Gastrointestinal Tract Stenting

Endoscopic Management of Nonvariceal Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Endoscopic Management of Varices and Variceal Hemorrhage

Argon Plasma Coagulation

Endoscopic Mucosal Resection

Enteral Nutrition From Formulations to Delivery

Capsule Endoscopy

Double Balloon Enteroscopy

Sphincterotomy and Stents in Benign and Malignant
Disorders and Biliary ERCP

Direct Visualization System in the Management of
Pancreato Biliary Disease

Endoscopic Drainage of Pancreatic Fluid Collections

Endoscopic Management of Pancreatic Pseudocysts

EUSGuided Drainage of Pelvic Abscesses

Technique of Endoscopic UltrasoundGuided Fine Needle 
Aspiration EUSFNA

The Role of Endoscopic Ultrasound in Pain Management

Colonoscopic Polypectomy

Acute Colonic Bleeding

Complications and Their Risk Factors in Gastrointestinal
Endoscopy

Documentation and Description of Endoscopic Procedures

UltrasoundGuidedAssisted Percutaneous Liver Biopsy

Index