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Advanced Imaging in Gastroenterology, An Issue of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics

  • 1st Edition
  • Volume 23-3
  • June 14, 2013
  • Sharmila Anandasabapathy
  • English
  • Hardback
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This issue presents a concise clinical overview on the most current knowledge on advanced imaging modalities. Dr. Ananadasabapathy has secured internationally recognized authors to write articles on endomicoscopy, molecular imagaing, optical coherence tomography, and chromoendoscopy. Articles are also devoted to imaging the biliary tree and red flag technologies in gastric neoplasia.

Gastric Cancer, An Issue of Gastroenterology Clinics

  • 1st Edition
  • Volume 42-2
  • May 3, 2013
  • Steven Moss
  • English
  • Hardback
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Gastric cancer is the second most common cause of cancer mortality worldwide. Although the incidence of gastric cancer has declined over the past century in the United States, it remains one of the most common gastrointestinal neoplasms, particularly in immigrants and the socio-economically deprived. Recent years have seen major advances in our understanding of the pathogenesis of gastric cancer (especially regarding the importance of Helicobacter pylori and its associated inflammatory response) and the emergence of adjuvant oncologic therapies of proven benefit for advanced cases, in addition to surgery. As for gastric adenocarcinoma, elucidation of the underlying biology and molecular pathogenesis has led to much progress in the management of two other malignant gastric neoplasms, gastrointestinal stromal tumors and marginal zone B-cell (“MALT”) lymphomas. This monograph highlights these developments, presenting an updated overview of gastric cancer that will be of interest to all practicing gastroenterologists.

Endoscopic Approach to the Patient with Biliary Tract Disease, An Issue of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics

  • 1st Edition
  • Volume 23-2
  • April 4, 2013
  • Jacques Van Dam
  • English
  • Hardback
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Dr. Van Dam is one of key leaders in the field of diagnostic endoscopy, and he has enlisted authors who are top experts in their fields to submit state-of-the-art clinical reviews on endoscopy and biliary tract disease. Articles are devoted to infections, choledoscopy, common bile duct stones, benign and malignant bile duct strictures, motility disorders, and EUS access and drainage of the common bile duct. Attention is also given to patients with bile duct injury, congenital anomalies, and to liver transplant patients. Readers will come away with a full overview of endoscopy and the patient with biliary tract disease.

Cholestatic Liver Diseases, An Issue of Clinics in Liver Disease

  • 1st Edition
  • Volume 17-2
  • April 4, 2013
  • Cynthia Levy
  • English
  • Hardback
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Dr. Levy is a key leader in the field of hepatology , and she has enlisted authors who are top experts in their fields to submit state-of-the-art clinical reviews on cholestatic liver diseases. Articles are devoted to genetic determinants of cholestasis, nuclear receptors as drug targets, drug-induced cholestasis, primary sclerosing cholangitis, therapeutic advances in primary biliary cirrhosis, overlap syndromes, autoimmune sclerosing cholangitis, secondary sclerosing cholangitis, Focus is also on familial cholestasis, allagile syndrome and other hereditary causes of cholestasis, Systemic causes of cholestasis, advances in pathogenesis and treatment of pruritus, care of the cholestatic patient, and transplantation for cholestatic diseases . Readers will come away with a full overview of the diagnosis and treatment of cholestatic liver diseases.

Benign and Neoplastic Conditions of the Esophagus, An Issue of Gastroenterology Clinics

  • 1st Edition
  • Volume 42-1
  • March 28, 2013
  • Nicholas J. Shaheen
  • English
  • Hardback
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Esophageal diseases are amongst the most common gastrointestinal illnesses encountered by both the gastroenterologist as well as the primary care physician. Gastroesophageal reflux symptoms affect 20% of adult Americans on a weekly or more frequent basis, and Barrett’s esophagus, a pre-cancerous lesion of the distal esophagus associated with chronic GERD, is prevalent in 2-6% of the adult population. Additionally, there have been remarkable advances in the care of esophageal diseases in the last several years, with the development of new imaging modalities, new physiological tests, and promising data emerging with respect to biomarkers for esophageal neoplasia. A relatively new clinical entity, eosinophilic esophagitis, is being characterized in the literature, and the ubiquity of this condition is now recognized. Given the dynamic nature of this area, the strides being made in esophageal diseases, and the importance of these diseases to clinicians practicing both subspecialty and general medicine, a volume dedicated to esophageal diseases is timely and necessary. The goals of this work are to familiarize clinicians with advances in care of patients with esophageal disorders, and to update them on new trends in epidemiology and outcomes of these diseases.

L'essentiel en hépato-gastro-entérologie

  • 1st Edition
  • March 28, 2013
  • Paul Collins + 1 more
  • French
  • eBook
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Cet ouvrage propose une synthèse claire, concise et accessible des connaissances les plus importantes en hépato-gastro-entérologie. Fondé sur la pratique médicale et le déroulé d'une consultation, l'ouvrage aborde en premier les symptômes présentés par le patient (dyspepsie, dysphagie, douleur abdominale, distension abdominale, perte de poids, anorexie, vomissements, anémie, ictère, anomalies hépatiques, etc.). Il rappelle ensuite l'anatomie, la physiologie et le fonctionnement des différents organes (œsophage, estomac, intestin grêle, côlon, foie, voies biliaires et pancréas) puis les principales pathologies de chaque organe. Sont également détaillés tous les éléments pour établir le diagnostic : anamnèse, examen clinique et examens complémentaires indispensables. Le lecteur trouvera en fin d'ouvrage de nombreux cas cliniques qui lui permettront de s'auto-évaluer et de fixer des éléments clefs. Comportant de nombreux encadrés, tableaux de synthèse, algorithmes diagnostiques, schémas et images radiologiques facilitant la compréhension et l'apprentissage, cet ouvrage donne toutes les informations utiles et fondamentales en hépato-gastroentérologie pour la pratique quotidienne. Il pourra servir d'outil de révision aux internes de la spécialité et s'adresse également aux médecins généralistes souhaitant mettre à jour leurs connaissances.

Novel and Combination Therapies for Hepatitis C Virus, An Issue of Clinics in Liver Disease

  • 1st Edition
  • Volume 17-1
  • December 3, 2012
  • Paul J. Pockros
  • English
  • Hardback
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Dr. Pockros has created a clinically focused issue based on the CONO 2012 meeting, whereby he was able to have those presenters write articles for his issue. Therefore, the content for HCV in this issue reflects the most current knowledge. The issue is focused on basic/current information, current therapy and special populations, triple and quad combination therapies in development, and an article on second generation protease inhibitors. The reader can expect that this issue will provide thorough clinical reviews on the most current therapeutic options for HCV.

Endolumenal Therapy, An Issue of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics

  • 1st Edition
  • Volume 23-1
  • November 28, 2012
  • Steven A. Edmundowicz
  • English
  • Hardback
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Today a number of gastrointestinal disorders that once required open surgical or percutaneous management are being managed with endolumenal therapies. This has led to an evolution of minimally invasive endolumenal approaches to many disorders. This issue reviews the progress made in the application of endolumenal therapies and not only discuss current applications but future efforts and directions for clinical investigation. Articles will focus on the scope of the problem, past management options, new endolumenal options, investigations with endolumenal therapy, current status (clinical trial results if available), and future directions.

Clinical Applications of Probiotics in Gastroenterology: Questions and Answers, An Issue of Gastroenterology Clinics

  • 1st Edition
  • Volume 41-4
  • October 29, 2012
  • Gerald Friedman
  • English
  • Hardback
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The authors in this issue will provide state-of-the-art reviews on the use of probiotics in care of the gastroenterologic system. Articles are devoted to probiotics as treatment for IBD, chronic diarrhea, C. difficile colitis, functional bowel disease, allergic disorders, necrotizing enterocolitis, and obesity. Other articles examine the safety of probiotics, fecal biotherapy, and molecular assessment of intestinal microflora.

Celiac Disease, An Issue of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics

  • 1st Edition
  • Volume 22-4
  • October 22, 2012
  • Benjamin Lebwohl + 1 more
  • English
  • Hardback
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The Guest Editors are providing comprehensive coverage of the clinical diagnosis, treatment, and management of Celiac Disease. Their authors are top experts in the field, and they have submitted state-of-the-art reviews. Topics inlclude: Clinical presentation of Celiac Disease in Adults and Children; The Irritable Bowel Syndrome--Celiac Disease Connection; Pathophysiology of Celiac Disease; Diagnosis of Celiac Disease; Histopathology in Celiac Disease; Management of Celiac Disease; Malignancy and Mortality in Celiac Disease; Gluten Sensitivity; Video Capsule Endoscopy in Celiac Disease; Refractory Celiac Disease; Celiac Disease in the Developing World; and Dietary Assessment in Celiac Disease.