Curbside Consultation in GERD (eBook)

49 Clinical Questions

Philip Katz (Herausgeber)

eBook Download: PDF

2008
192 Seiten
SLACK Incorporated (Verlag)
978-1-61711-702-2 (ISBN)

Infos

Are you looking for concise, practical answers to questions that are often left unanswered by traditional GERD references? Are you seeking brief, evidence-based advice for complicated cases or complications? Curbside Consultation in GERD: 49 Clinical Questions provides quick and direct answers to the thorny questions commonly posed during a "e;curbside consultation"e; between colleagues. Dr. Philip Katz has designed this unique reference, which offers expert advice, preferences, and opinions on tough clinical questions commonly associated with GERD. The unique Q&A format provides quick access to current information related to GERD with the simplicity of a conversation between two colleagues. Numerous images, diagrams, and references are included to enhance the text and to illustrate the treatment of GERD patients. Curbside Consultation in GERD: 49 Clinical Questions provides information basic enough for residents while also incorporating expert advice that even high-volume clinicians will appreciate. Gastroenterologists, fellows and residents in training, surgical attendings, and surgical residents will benefit from the user-friendly and casual format and the expert advice contained within. Some of the questions that are answered: Can medical therapy alter the natural history of Barrett's esophagus, Can antireflux surgery alter the natural history of Barrett's esophagus, How does pregnancy affect GERD? Is GERD in pregnancy a risk for long-term reflux, What is the association of obesity and GERD, What are the so-called extraesophageal manifestations of GERD, Is there a gender difference in reflux disease? Does this affect treatment?

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 15.4.2008
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Chirurgie ► Viszeralchirurgie
• Themenwelt: Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Innere Medizin ► Gastroenterologie
• ISBN-10: 1-61711-702-1 / 1617117021
• ISBN-13: 978-1-61711-702-2 / 9781617117022