Textbook of Gastroenterology

Tadataka Yamada, Chung Owyang, Don W. Powell, Neil Kaplowitz, Loren Laine (Autoren)

Buch

3400 Seiten

2003 | 4th Revised edition
Lippincott Williams and Wilkins (Verlag)
978-0-7817-4719-6 (ISBN)

Infos

Thoroughly updated for its Fourth Edition, this classic two-volume work provides encyclopaedic coverage of contemporary clinical gastroenterology. In 162 chapters written by leading authorities, the text reviews clinically relevant basic science, presents practical approaches to common symptoms, discusses the entire spectrum of diseases, and describes all diagnostic and therapeutic modalities available today. Complementing the text are 2,000 illustrations. This edition has a new Associate Editor, Neil Kaplowitz, MD, who is a noted hepatologist. More than 30 new chapters focus specifically on liver disease and the liver is incorporated into other chapters where appropriate. Also included are new chapters on alternative medicine, approaches to the patient with obesity, visceral sensory pathways, and economics of diagnosis and treatment. More than 30 percent of the contributors are new to this edition. FEATURES: Comprehensive coverage applies basic science information to encyclopedic discussions of all gastroenterological problems. Unmatched technical material describes both new and proven laboratory, radiographic, and endoscopic techniques.
Expert editorship from a leader in gastroenterology. Two-colour design provides a visually exciting forum highlighted by illustrations, algorithms and cartoons to clarify complex concepts. High-quality full-colour illustrations. "Approach to the Patient" chapters offer practical guidance for diagnosing ad managing common complaints. NEW TO THIS EDITION: Expanded coverage now includes liver disease - with 21 new chapters devoted specifically to hepatic disease and hepatic content integrated into related chapters. New chapters: approaches to the patient with obesity; use of alternative medicines in the treatment of gastrointestinal problems; visceral sensory pathways; and the economics of diagnosis and treatment. One third of the authors are new to this edition. ALSO INCLUDED! is this time-saving electronic reference which provides instant, unlimited access to the full text and illustrations of Dr. Yamada's Textbook of Gastroenterology, Fourth Edition and Atlas of Gastroenterology, Third Edition - a total of more than 4,800 pages and nearly 5,000 illustrations, including over 1,600 in full colour.
User-friendly software enables viewers to search both books in various ways, Atlas chapters link to relevant Textbook chapters, all Textbook references link to MEDLINE abstracts, and a button embedded in each reference section links to PubMed. Users can perform instant searches on one or both books; call up images and import them into Powerpoint (c); zoom in and out of key views; and jump between hypertext links. Bookmark and history features allow users to move around the text without losin g their place

Inhalt

Part One. Basic Mechanisms of Normal and Abnormal Gastrointestinal Function A. Components 1. The Integrated Responses of the Gastrointestinal Tract and Liver to a Meal 2. The Enteric Nervous System and Its Extrinsic Connections 3. Sensory Neurons of the Gastrointestinal Tract 4. Gastrointestinal Hormones and Receptors 5. The Brain---Gut Axis 6. Smooth Muscle of the Gut 7. The Immune System and Gastrointestinal Inflammation 8. Epithelia: Biologic Principles of Organisation B. Motility 9. Esophageal Motor Function 10. The Physiology of Gastric Motility and Gastric Emptying 11. Motility of the Small Intestine and Colon 12. Motility of the Biliary Tract C. Secretion and Absorption 13. Gastric Secretion 14. Electrolyte Secretion and Absorption: Small Intestine and Colon 15. Pancreatic Secretion 16. Bile Secretion and Cholestasis D. Nutrition 17. Carbohydrate Assimilation 18. Intestinal Lipid Absorption 19. Protein Digestion and Assimilation 20 Vitamin and Mineral Absorption 21. General Nutritional Principles E. Miscellaneous 22. Gastrointestinal Blood Flow 23. Growth and Development of the Gastrointestinal Tract 24. Neoplasia of the Gastrointestinal Tract 25. The Bacterial Flora of the Gastrointestinal Tract 26. Drug Metabolism in the Liver and Intestines 27. Pathogenesis of Hepatic Fibrosis 28. Hepatic Regeneration Part Two. Approaches to Common Gastrointestinal Problems 29. Psychosocial Factors in the Care of Patients With Gastrointestinal Disorders 30. Approach to the Patient With Dyspepsia and Related Functional Gastrointestinal Complaints 31. Approach to the Patient With Dysphagia or Odynophagia 32. Approach to the Patient With Unexplained Non-Cardiac Chest Pain 33. Approach to the Patient With Gross Gastrointestinal Bleeding 34. Approach to the Patient With Occult Gastrointestinal Bleeding 35. Approach to the Patient With Unintentional Weight Loss and Eating Disorders 36. Approach to the Patient With Obesity 37. Approach to the Patient With Nausea and Vomiting 38. Approach to the Patient With Abdominal Pain 39. Approach to the Patient With Gas and Bloating 40. Approach to the Patient With Acute Abdomen 41. Approach to the Patient With Ileus and Obstruction 42. Approach to the Patient With Diarrhea 43. Approach to the Patient With Constipation 44. Approach to the Patient With Jaundice 45. Approach to the Patient With Abnormal Liver Chemistries 46. Approach to the Patient With Ascites 47. Approach to the Patient With a Liver Mass 48. Approach to the Patient With Fulminant (Acute) Liver Failure 49. Skin Lesions Associated With Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases 50. Oral Manifestations of Gastrointestinal Diseases 51. Approach to Gastrointestinal Problems in the Immunocompromised Patient 52. Approach to Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases in the Female Patient 53. Approach to the Patient Requiring Nutritional Supplementation 54. Genetic Counseling for Gastrointestinal Patients 55. Approach to the Patient With Drug or Alcohol Dependency 56. Advic

Produkt-Details

• Zusatzinfo: with Cd Rom
• Verlagsort: Philadelphia
• Sprache: englisch
• Maße: 216 x 279 mm
• Gewicht: 9990 g
• Themenwelt: Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Innere Medizin ► Gastroenterologie
• ISBN-10: 0-7817-4719-8 / 0781747198
• ISBN-13: 978-0-7817-4719-6 / 9780781747196
• Zustand: Neuware