The Handbook of Digestive Diseases

ISBN-10: 1556426658
ISBN-13: 9781556426650
Category: Medical / Surgery / Colon & Rectal
Pages: 434
Language: English
Published: 2004
Publisher: SLACK Incorporated
Author: Anil Minocha

Description

Handbook of Digestive Diseases provides clinical information essential to the management of various digestive disorders in a handy, quick reference format. This concise, yet complete resource offers practical tips for treatment, as well as common errors to avoid, based on digestive complaints and symptoms.

While other books list management options, this reference includes actual decision-making processes. This unique characteristic, along with the inclusion of generic and brand name products and their dosage, enables physicians to efficiently diagnose and treat an array of ailments.

At the end of each chapter, Dr. Anil Minocha provides insightful pearls for each of the disorders discussed. To further develop your understanding of available treatments, controversies are also outlined surrounding certain treatment options. Both clinicians and students benefit from the wealth of knowledge presented and the manner in which it's delivered.

For the most common topics in gastroenterology in one handy reference, the Handbook of Digestive Diseases is the authority.

Topics include:

Approach to Common Gastrointestinal Complaints
Nutrition
GI Diagnostic Procedures
Diseases of the Stomach
Diseases of the Liver
GI Syndromes
GI Cancer Screening
Food Allergies
Obesity

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