In this issue of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics of North America, guest editors Drs. D. Nageshwar Reddy and Rupjyoti Talukdar bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Updates in Pancreatic Endotherapy. Leaders in the field highlight the evolution of pancreatic endotherapy and its progression to current procedures, covering the techniques, utility, and evidence-based efficacy of these procedures in daily practice.Â
In this issue of Gastroenterology Clinics, guest editor Dr. Marla Dubinsky brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Pediatric patients with IBD become adult patients with IBD, making it imperative that children receive early, effective intervention to optimize their growth and development, minimize disease complications, and support patients on their journey from childhood to adulthood. In this issue, top experts provide up-to-date information that helps provide an evidence-based approach for each patient.Â
In this issue of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics of North America, guest editor Dr. Tamas Gonda brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Advances in Diagnosis and Therapy of Pancreatic Cystic Neoplasms. Some estimates predict that over 2% of all patients 65 and older may have a pancreatic cyst and over 5% of those who undergo cross-sectional imaging will be found to have a cystic lesion. This issue provides an overview of current diagnostic approaches and emerging data on some of the novel imaging and biomarker strategies that improve accuracy. Top experts cover current guidelines for diagnosis and surveillance of pancreatic cystic lesions, high-risk individuals, the decision-making process, and much more.Â
In this issue of Gastroenterology Clinics, guest editor Dr. Lee M. Kaplan brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Management of Obesity, Part I:Â Overview and Basic Mechanisms. Most of the world's population live in countries where being overweight and obese is more life-threatening than being underweight. This preventable disease leaves patients with a cascade of health problems, resulting in serious stress and impact on global economies and healthcare systems. This issue, the first of two, addresses basic mechanisms and contributors of obesity, along with health care disparities and access..Â
In this issue of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics of North America, guest editor Dr. Catharine M. Walsh brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Pediatric Endoscopy. Since its inception in the early 1980s, pediatric endoscopy has seen dramatic innovations in both diagnostic procedures and advanced procedures that are increasingly being performed by pediatric trained endoscopists. In this issue, top experts bring you fully up to date with recent advances in this fast-changing field.
In this issue of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics of North America, guest editor Dr. Amrita Sethi brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Submucosal and Third Space Endoscopy. Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) is now recognized as one of the preferred treatment modalities for premalignant gastrointestinal epithelial lesions and early gastric cancer without lymph node metastasis. ESD techniques require advanced skills, and this issue brings together top experts in the field who provide the information endoscopists need to improve these skills.Â
In this issue of Gastroenterology Clinics, guest editor Dr. Laurie Keefer brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Psychogastroenterology. This burgeoning, multidisciplinary field applies psychological science and practice to gastrointestinal health and illness, providing a patient-centered understanding of GI conditions with roots in the biopsychosocial model of illness. In this unique issue, top experts in psychogastroenterology present reviews on key topics across the spectrum of digestive disorders.Â
A must-have reference for both beginning and experienced endosonographers, Endosonography, 5th Edition, coves the full spectrum of endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) in a single, convenient resource. Concise, easy-to-navigate chapters keep you abreast of changes in this dynamic field, and nearly 150 procedural videos reinforce techniques of common, clinically relevant procedures. Covering both standard and newer techniques, this authoritative reference covers everything you need to know—from basic applications to advanced interventions.Â