Pediatric Gastroenterological Diagnosis
A Diagnostic Primer
- 1st Edition - March 2, 2026
- Author: Richard Thomas Lee Couper
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 3 6 4 0 2 - 0
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 3 6 4 0 3 - 7
Pediatric Gastroenterological Diagnosis: A Diagnostic Primer is a how-to manual that will enhance and instill triage and diagnostic skills in pediatric gastroenterology trainees… Read more
Pediatric Gastroenterological Diagnosis: A Diagnostic Primer is a how-to manual that will enhance and instill triage and diagnostic skills in pediatric gastroenterology trainees and pediatric gastroenterologists. It delivers guidance on complex diagnostics and provides multiple pediatric tables and references, as well as brief clinical vignettes which will identify potential pitfalls clinicians may encounter.
Designed for ease of use, the book is split into 3 parts. Part 1 is focused on the theoretical aspects of diagnosing pediatric gastroenterology diseases and contains historical and current information. Part 2 covers pediatric gastroenterology diseases and provides practical advice for quick and accurate diagnosis. Part 3 contains guidance on diseases states related to pediatric gastroenterology and provides practical advice for quick and accurate diagnosis. It is the perfect reference for those who struggle with complex diagnosis and problem solving.
- Provides guidance to pediatric gastroenterologists, hepatologists, trainees as well as general pediatricians and medical students who want to become adept at quick and accurate diagnosis
- Gives decision-making strategies for complex diagnosis and problem solving in pediatric gastroenterology
- Clinical vignettes provide brief but useful real-world cases from the authors experience
Pediatric gastroenterologists and pediatric gastroenterologists trainees General pediatricians and trainees
PART 1
1. Introduction
2. What makes a good diagnostician
3. History: sorting the wheat from the chaff
4. Déjà vu and jamais vu
5. Where/when/how and why?
6. Likelihood and odds
7. The importance of age/gender/ethnocultural considerations
8. Selfdoubt, who to consult and why?
9. Online aids and how to use them?
10. Diagnostic Futures and Blue Sky Gastroenterology
Part 2
11. Non gastroenterological clues
12. Dysphagia
13. Failure to thrive
14. Abdominal pain
15. Vomiting
16. Diarrhoea
17. Malabsorption
18. Protein losing enteropathy
19. Constipation
20. Haematemesis
21. Rectal bleeding
22. Inflammatory bowel disease
23. Bowel obstruction
24. Polyps/malignancy
25. Iron deficiency
26. Cholestasis/jaundice
27. Liver failure
28. Hepatomegaly
29. Hepatosplenomegaly
30. Infections
31. Congenital malformations
PART 3
32. Perioral lesions/mouth /tongue /gingiva /teeth
33. Oesophagus
34. Stomach
35. Small bowel
36. Colon
37. Anus
38. Pancreas
39. Gallbladder and bile ducts
40. Liver
41. Miscellany i.e. eyes /teeth /nails/skin/heart /lungs/kidneys
1. Introduction
2. What makes a good diagnostician
3. History: sorting the wheat from the chaff
4. Déjà vu and jamais vu
5. Where/when/how and why?
6. Likelihood and odds
7. The importance of age/gender/ethnocultural considerations
8. Selfdoubt, who to consult and why?
9. Online aids and how to use them?
10. Diagnostic Futures and Blue Sky Gastroenterology
Part 2
11. Non gastroenterological clues
12. Dysphagia
13. Failure to thrive
14. Abdominal pain
15. Vomiting
16. Diarrhoea
17. Malabsorption
18. Protein losing enteropathy
19. Constipation
20. Haematemesis
21. Rectal bleeding
22. Inflammatory bowel disease
23. Bowel obstruction
24. Polyps/malignancy
25. Iron deficiency
26. Cholestasis/jaundice
27. Liver failure
28. Hepatomegaly
29. Hepatosplenomegaly
30. Infections
31. Congenital malformations
PART 3
32. Perioral lesions/mouth /tongue /gingiva /teeth
33. Oesophagus
34. Stomach
35. Small bowel
36. Colon
37. Anus
38. Pancreas
39. Gallbladder and bile ducts
40. Liver
41. Miscellany i.e. eyes /teeth /nails/skin/heart /lungs/kidneys
- Edition: 1
- Published: March 2, 2026
- Language: English
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Richard Thomas Lee Couper
Dr. Couper is a world class pediatric gastroenterologist and concomitantly was a world class general pediatrician until the early 2000’s. He is an editorial panel member on The Lancet and has held editorial positions on JPGN/JPCH and Aust Nutr Journal.
Affiliations and expertise
Women and Children’s Hospital, South Australia