Current Diagnosis and Treatment in Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Endoscopy

The most practical, authoritative guide to managing digestive and liver diseases

A Doody's Core Title ESSENTIAL PURCHASE for 2011!

"I found this book contemporary and well written, with knowledgeable authorship and recommend it for a handy reference for students, primary care providers and in a busy practice, but not for detailed evaluations. It certainly is worthwhile spending the $69.95 to have it as a handy reference on the shelf of practitioners."--Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology

Authored by expert physicians at Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women's Hospital, CURRENT Diagnosis & Treatment: Gastroenterology, Hepatology, & Endoscopyoffers a streamlined, templated presentation that simplifies the diagnosis and medical management of digestive and liver diseases.

Clinically relevant, up-to-date coverage of digestive and liver disorders, and related medical and surgical procedures, including endoscopy:

• High-yield coverage of the entire spectrum of gastroenterology and hepatology, from stomach and esophageal to pancreatic and liver disorders
• Complete review of advances in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy
• “Essentials of Diagnosis” bulleted lists deliver instant guidance on identifying both common and rare digestive disorders
• Over 90 full-color endoscopic and other images of GI disorders
• Over 50 radiographic images clarify the use of the many currently available imaging techniques
• Key information from related fields, including GI surgery, and subspecialities such as liver transplantation, bariatric surgery, inflammatory bowel disease, and motility disorder