Practical Gastroenterology (2^nd Ed.)

This book is a practical guide to recent advances in the field of gastroenterology.

This new edition has been fully revised and new topics added. Chapters cover the diagnosis and management of disorders in all areas of the gastrointestinal system.

New to the second edition, are chapters on the latest modalities including nuclear medicine, positron emission tomography, and gastrointestinal manometry. Common geriatric and paediatric problems in gastroenterology have also been included in this edition.

The book is enhanced by clinical photographs, illustrations and tables, many of which are new to this edition.

Key Points

• New edition of practical guide to field of gastroenterology
• Fully revised, second edition with addition of many new topics and images
• Covers latest advances in imaging and treatment
• Previous edition published (9788180619083) in 2008

1. Aphthous Ulcers
2. Oral Manifestations of Gastrointestinal Disease
3. Managing Dysphagia
4. Nausea and Vomiting: A Common Clinical Problem
5. Managing Recurrent Hiccups
6. Differential Diagnosis of Abdominal Pain
7. Peptic Ulcer in the Era of Helicobacter pylori
8. Pathogenesis and Management of Acute Diarrhoea
9. Chronic Diarrhoea
10. Constipation
11. Intestinal Tuberculosis
12. Inflammatory Bowel Disease
13. The Gastrointestinal Tract and HIV
14. Irritable Bowel Syndrome: The Brain Speaks to the Gut
15. Intestinal Gas Syndromes
16. Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders: All in the Mind
17. Gastrointestinal Polyps and Polyposis Syndromes
18. Anorectal Disorders
19. Management of Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding
20. Management of Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding
21. Acute Pancreatitis
22. Chronic Pancreatitis
23. How to Investigate a Patient with Jaundice?
24. Hepatitis A
25. Hepatitis E
26. Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C: Magnitude of the Problem and Prevention
27. Treatment of Hepatitis B
28. Treatment of Hepatitis
29. Management of Cholestasis
30. Cirrhosis Liver Management and Prevention of Complications
31. Management of Ascites
32. Hepatic Encephalopathy Testing Clinical Talents
33. Alcohol and the Liver
34. Non alcoholic
35. Acute Liver Failure
36. Investigation and Management of Gallstone Disease
37. Acute Abdomen: A Challenge to the Surgeon and Physician
38. Acute Appendicitis: Do’s and Don’ts
39. Getting Rid of Intestinal Parasites
40. Common Gastrointestinal Malignancies
41. Nutrition in Gastrointestinal Diseases
42. Conventional Imaging in Gastroenterology
43.  Imaging in Gastroenterology: Newer Modalities
44.  Imaging in Gastro enterology: A Pattern and Symptom-based Approach
45. Role of Nuclear Medicine and PET-CT in Gastroenterology Practice
46. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy: The Basics
47. Endoscopic Imaging
48. Advances in Therapeutic Endoscopy
49. Esophageal Manometry in Practice for Motility Disorders of the Esophagus
50. Recurrent Abdominal Pain in Children
51. Jaundice in Children
52. Gastrointestinal Problems in the Elderly

Appendix

Index

V Balakrishnan MD DM FACG FAMS
Professor

G Rajesh MD DNB MNAMS
Associate Professor

Both at Department of Gastroenterology, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Kochi, Kerala, India