GI/Liver Secrets (The Secrets Series)

About this book

Concise coverage of all the latest information in gastroenterology and hepatology is set forth in lively question-and-answer format in this new edition including disorders of the esophagus stomach liver and biliary tract pancreas small and large bowel. Other sections include multisystem manifestations of GI disease gastrointestinal radiology and surgery of the GI tract. Find the latest information on these hot topics: New treatments for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) New therapeutic agents for viral hepatitis Ablation therapy for Barretts esophagus New laparoscopic surgical techniques New issues in liver transplantation including prevention rejection living related donors latest UNOS guidelines New imaging tests for liver tumors Liver diseases in women and during pregnancy Profusely illustrated with over 100 illustrations Concise answers with valuable pearls tips memory aids and "secrets" 85 succinct chapters written by recognized experts Controversies sections in many chapters that highlight the pros and cons of selected procedures and approaches The most important "need to know" questions and answers in the proven format of the highly acclaimed Secrets Series.