Lecture Notes – Gastroenterology and Hepatology 2e
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Gastroenterology and Hepatology Lecture Notes is a comprehensive yet easy–to–read overview of luminal gastroenterology and hepatology. Covering the epidemiology, causes, clinical features, investigation, treatment and prognosis of all the main gut and liver conditions, it is ideal for both exam preparation and fact finding.
Key features include:
A full range of new illustrations, including clinical photographs and scans, that clearly demonstrate signs and symptoms
Sections on anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and epidemiology written to enhance understanding of clinical features
Essential information highlighted throughout the text
Case–based self–assessment for each chapter helps retention of knowledge and puts it in its clinical context
A new section of best answer MCQs
New chapters on inflammatory bowel disease and different diagnosis of the upper GI tract
Includes a companion website at www.lecturenoteseries.com/gastroenterology featuring 16 in–depth case studies
Whether learning the basics of the gastrointestinal system, starting a general medical or gastroenterological placement, or looking for a quick–reference overview to revise key concepts,
Gastroenterology and Hepatology Lecture Notes is an ideal resource for medical students, MRCP or FRACP candidates, and junior doctors.
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<p>Preface to the first edition viii</p>
<p>About the companion website ix</p>
<p>Part I Clinical Basics</p>
<p>1 Approach to the patient with abdominal pain 3</p>
<p>2 Approach to the patient with liver disease 13</p>
<p>3 Approach to the patient with luminal disease 20</p>
<p>4 Nutrition 34</p>
<p>5 Gastrointestinal infections 46</p>
<p>6 Gastrointestinal investigations 53</p>
<p>Part II Gastrointestinal Emergencies</p>
<p>7 Acute gastrointestinal bleeding 63</p>
<p>8 Acute upper and lower gastrointestinal emergencies 67</p>
<p>9 Acute liver failure 75</p>
<p>10 Pancreatobiliary emergencies 81</p>
<p>Part III Regional Gastroenterology</p>
<p>11 Oral cavity 91</p>
<p>12 Oesophagus 93</p>
<p>13 Stomach and duodenum 101</p>
<p>14 Small intestine 107</p>
<p>15 Small and large bowel disorders 115</p>
<p>16 Colon 128</p>
<p>17 Anorectum 135</p>
<p>18 Pancreatic diseases 141</p>
<p>19 Biliary diseases 149</p>
<p>20 Consequences of chronic liver disease 160</p>
<p>21 Liver transplantation 174</p>
<p>22 Alcoholic liver disease 182</p>
<p>23 Non alcoholic fatty liver disease 186</p>
<p>24 Viral hepatitides 190</p>
<p>25 Drug induced liver injury 204</p>
<p>26 Autoimmune hepatitis 209</p>
<p>27 Liver tumours and lesions 212</p>
<p>28 Vascular liver diseases 218</p>
<p>29 Pregnancy related liver disease 229</p>
<p>30 Hereditary and congenital liver diseases 233</p>
<p>Part IV Study Aids and Revision</p>
<p>Gastrointestinal history check–list 255</p>
<p>Abdominal examination routine 257</p>
<p>Rectal examination routine 259</p>
<p>Common OSCE cases 260</p>
<p>Surgical sieve 261</p>
<p>Part V Self Assessment: Answers</p>
<p>Self–assessment: answers 265</p>
<p>Index 271</p>
