**Praise for the previous edition:**"__This work has great visual appeal and superb images...a superior text that will undoubtedly withstand the test of time."**--Gastroenterology**__ Written and edited by internationally renowned specialists, the second edition of **__Gastroenterological Endoscopy__** covers the entire spectrum of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for the upper and lower GI tract and provides an up-to-date overview of GI disorders. The book opens with a section on the development and technology of endoscopy, followed by an expanded section on issues related to patient care, such as informed consent, sedation, and special clinical conditions. The discussion of techniques for the diagnosis of GI diseases ranges from enteroscopy and colonoscopy to recent advances in capsule endoscopy and chromoendoscopy. New to the section on therapeutic procedures is coverage of such topics as dilation techniques, resection, ablation, and dissection. The book closes with a chapter on pediatric endoscopy. **Features of the second edition:*** Thirteen new chapters present current developments in the specialty, including evidence-based approaches, natural orifice translumenal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) and hybrid procedures, endoscopic therapy in obesity, and therapeutic endosonography * Insightful contributions are presented in a format that aids rapid reference to key topics * 1,820 high-quality illustrations and endoscopic images, including over 1,135 in full-color, demonstrate anatomy and pathophysiology Already a standard in the field, this text is an essential desk reference for all clinicians in gastroenterology, internal medicine, and GI surgery. Residents and fellows in these specialties will also greatly appreciate its easily accessible wealth of information and visual appeal.
Praise for the previous edition:
This work has great visual appeal and superb images. When used as a reference, it provides quick and concise answers in a single volume…a superior text that will undoubtedly withstand the test of time.--Gastroenterology
Written and edited by internationally renowned specialists, the second edition of Gastroenterological Endoscopy covers the entire spectrum of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for the upper and lower GI tract and provides an up-to-date overview of GI disorders. The book opens with a section on the development and technology of endoscopy, followed by an expanded section on issues related to patient care, such as informed consent, sedation, and special clinical conditions. The discussion of techniques for the diagnosis of GI diseases ranges from enteroscopy and colonoscopy to recent advances in capsule endoscopy and chromoendoscopy. New to the section on therapeutic procedures is coverage of such topics as dilation techniques, resection, ablation, and dissection. The book closes with a chapter on pediatric endoscopy.
Features of the second edition:
- Thirteen new chapters present current developments in the specialty, including evidence-based approaches, natural orifice translumenal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) and hybrid procedures, endoscopic therapy in obesity, and therapeutic endosonography
- Insightful contributions are presented in a format that aids rapid reference to key topics
- 1,820 high-quality illustrations and endoscopic images, including over 1,135 in full-color, demonstrate anatomy and pathophysiology
Already a standard in the field, this text is an essential desk reference for all clinicians in gastroenterology, internal medicine, and GI surgery. Residents and fellows in these specialties will also greatly appreciate its easily accessible wealth of information and visual appeal.
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Reviewer:Patrick Mosler, MD, PhD(University of Kentucky College of Medicine)
Description:This unique book covers the entire field of diagnostic and therapeutic GI endoscopy and provides an up-to-date overview of GI and pancreaticobiliary diseases.
Purpose:The purpose is to present an in-depth description of the investigational possibilities of diagnostic and therapeutic gastroenterological endoscopy.
Audience:The book is written for endoscopists throughout the world as well as colleagues in related fields. It is especially intended for fellows and gastroenterologists in private practice and in tertiary referral centers who work closely with surgeons, pathologists, radiologists, and oncologists, as well as for those who are involved in research and participate in clinical studies.
Features:Written and edited by internationally renowned specialists, the book covers the entire spectrum of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for the upper and lower GI tract and is an up-to-date overview of GI and pancreaticobiliary disorders. It provides concise answers and may serve as a reference for gastroenterological endoscopists. The book opens with a section on the development and technology of endoscopy, followed by an expanded section on issues related to patient care, such as informed consent, sedation, and special clinical conditions. The discussion of techniques for the diagnosis of GI and pancreaticobiliary diseases ranges from enteroscopy, ERCP, endoscopic ultrasound, and colonoscopy to recent advances in capsule endoscopy and chromoendoscopy. The book closes with a chapter on pediatric endoscopy.
Assessment:Already a standard in the field, this second edition is an essential desk reference for all clinicians involved in gastroenterological endoscopy and treatment of patients with GI and pancreaticobiliary diseases. Gastroenterologists, internists, and GI surgeons, as well as residents and fellows in these specialties, will also greatly appreciate its easily accessible information and visual appeal.
Two centuries of digestive tract endoscopy: a concise report Quality assurance Advanced imaging in endoscopy Evidence-based endoscopy Informed consent for gastrointestinal endoscopy Patient preparation and sedation for endoscopy Endoscopy in special clinical situations The endoscopy suite Cleaning and disinfection in endoscopy Education and training Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy Enteroscopy techniques Wireless video capsule endoscopy Colonoscopy: basic instrumentation and technique ERCP Peroral cholangioscopy Percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography and cholangioscopy Endoscopic therapy in obesity Magnifying chromocolonoscopy and tattooing Tissue and fluid sampling The contribution of histopathology to endoscopy Diagnostic endoscopic ultrasonography Laparoscopic, natural orifice, and laparoscopy-assisted surgery: new paradigms in minimally invasive therapy Hemostasis Liver biopsy Laser application Argon plasma coagulation Polypectomy Dilation techniques Endoscopic resection, ablation, and dissection Clipping and suturing Photodynamic therapy Endoscopic treatment for GERD Endoscopic papillotomy and endoscopic sphincterotomy Gastrointestinal stenting Biliary and pancreatic stenting Intestinal decompression Approach to gastrointestinal foreign bodies Biliary lithotripsy Esophageal diseases Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy and jejunostomy Therapeutic endosonography Gastric diseases Duodenal and small-intestinal diseases Colorectal disorders Diseases of the ampulla Upper gastrointestinal bleeding disorders Endoscopy of inflammatory bowel disease Biliary tract diseases Lower intestinal bleeding disorders Anorectal disease Pancreatic disease Infectious diseases of the intestines Intestinal abnormalities in AIDS Diseases of the liver and peritoneum Pediatric endoscopy. Praise for the previous edition: " This work has great visual appeal and superb images...a superior text that will undoubtedly withstand the test of time." --Gastroenterology Written and edited by internationally renowned specialists, the second edition of Gastroenterological Endoscopy covers the entire spectrum of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for the upper and lower GI tract and provides an up-to-date overview of GI disorders. The book opens with a section on the development and technology of endoscopy, followed by an expanded section on issues related to patient care, such as informed consent, sedation, and special clinical conditions. The discussion of techniques for the diagnosis of GI diseases ranges from enteroscopy and colonoscopy to recent advances in capsule endoscopy and chromoendoscopy. New to the section on therapeutic procedures is coverage of such topics as dilation techniques, resection, ablation, and dissection. The book closes with a chapter on pediatric endoscopy. Features of the second edition: Thirteen new chapters present current developments in the specialty, including evidence-based approaches, natural orifice translumenal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) and hybrid procedures, endoscopic therapy in obesity, and therapeutic endosonography Insightful contributions are presented in a format that aids rapid reference to key topics 1,820 high-quality illustrations and endoscopic images, including over 1,135 in full-color, demonstrate anatomy and pathophysiology Already a standard in the field, this text is an essential desk reference for all clinicians in gastroenterology, internal medicine, and GI surgery. Residents and fellows in these specialties will also greatly appreciate its easily accessible wealth of information and visual appeal. Gastroenterological endoscopy has experienced tremendous advances in recent years. In this outstanding new edition of a highly successful standard, you'll get state-of-the-art information on all therapeutic developments and innovations in the field. Acclaimed gastroenterology specialists from around the world have come together under the editorial leadership of Meinhard Classen, Guido N.J. Tytgat, and Charles J. Lightdale to create this pace-setting reference work. From basic examination techniques to the latest treatment strategies in gastroenterology, you'll learn how to recognize diseases and reach an accurate diagnosis for disorders of the GI tract. Approx. 1,500 illustrations, most in full-color, cover the full spectrum of pathophysiology. Topics covered include: hemostatic and coagulation procedures; the use of lasers; polypectomy and mucosal resection; sphincterotomy; biliopancreatic tract stenting; and much more! The most up-to-date manifestations of diseases, including the appearances of the opportunistic GI infections in AIDS, are illustrated in spectacular detail. Special features of this groundbreaking text: This title features approximately 1500 high-quality, color illustrations, over two per page! It offers easy navigation through the book, with sections organized by procedures and by disease. It is written and edited by worldwide specialists of the highest caliber. It provides vital information on the latest developments for providing optimal patient care An exquisitely illustrated guide to contemporary endoscopy for the diagnosis and treatment of GI diseases Praise for the previous " This work has great visual appeal and superb images...a superior text that will undoubtedly withstand the test of time." --Gastroenterology Written and edited by internationally renowned specialists, the second edition of Gastroenterological Endoscopy covers the entire spectrum of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for the upper and lower GI tract and provides an up-to-date overview of GI disorders. The book opens with a section on the development and technology of endoscopy, followed by an expanded section on issues related to patient care, such as informed consent, sedation, and special clinical conditions. The discussion of techniques for the diagnosis of GI diseases ranges from enteroscopy and colonoscopy to recent advances in capsule endoscopy and chromoendoscopy. New to the section on therapeutic procedures is coverage of such topics as dilation techniques, resection, ablation, and dissection. The book closes with a chapter on pediatric endoscopy. Features of the second Already a standard in the field, this text is an essential desk reference for all clinicians in gastroenterology, internal medicine, and GI surgery. Residents and fellows in these specialties will also greatly appreciate its easily accessible wealth of information and visual appeal.
