The Gastrointestinal System at a Glance 2e
Samenvatting
This concise introduction to the gastrointestinal system encapsulates the fundamental facts and principles of this rapidly growing and changing specialty. Written by experienced clinicians and teachers, the text covers the basic concepts of both the science surrounding the gastrointestinal system and the basics of clinical practice in an accessible, lucid format.
Now fully supported by a companion website at www.ataglanceseries.com/gastro containing interactive MCQs and downloadable digital flashcards, The Gastrointestinal System at a Glance is the ideal revision aid for medical and allied health students, and provides valuable insight for anyone seeking a comprehensive and concise guide to this subject area.
Fully revised and updated to include further coverage of diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, revised liver chapters and a new chapter on embryology
Now in full colour throughout
Supported by a companion website containing interactive self–assessment and digital flashcards – perfect for both study and revision
Provides an integrated approach to both the basic and clinical science of this core specialty
Specificaties
Inhoudsopgave
<p>Acknowledgements 6</p>
<p>List of abbreviations 7</p>
<p>Introduction and overview 8</p>
<p>Part 1 Structure and function</p>
<p>1 Mouth and teeth 10</p>
<p>2 Salivary glands 12</p>
<p>3 Tongue and pharynx 14</p>
<p>4 Oesophagus 16</p>
<p>5 Stomach 18</p>
<p>6 Duodenum 20</p>
<p>7 Pancreas 22</p>
<p>8 Liver 24</p>
<p>9 Biliary system 26</p>
<p>10 Hepatic portal system 28</p>
<p>11 Jejunum and ileum 30</p>
<p>12 Caecum and appendix 32</p>
<p>13 Colon 34</p>
<p>14 Rectum and anus 36</p>
<p>Part 2 Integrated function</p>
<p>15 Embryology 38</p>
<p>16 Enteric motility 40</p>
<p>17 Enteric endocrine system 42</p>
<p>18 Enteric and autonomic nerves 44</p>
<p>19 Mucosal immune system 46</p>
<p>20 Digestion and absorption 48</p>
<p>21 Digestion of carbohydrates, proteins and fats 50</p>
<p>22 Digestion of vitamins and minerals 52</p>
<p>23 Nutrition 54</p>
<p>24 Fluid and electrolyte balance 56</p>
<p>25 Hepatic metabolic function 58</p>
<p>26 Hepatic synthetic function 60</p>
<p>27 Hepatic detoxifi cation and excretion 62</p>
<p>Part 3 Disorders and diseases</p>
<p>28 Nausea and vomiting 64</p>
<p>29 Diarrhoea 66</p>
<p>30 Constipation 68</p>
<p>31 Functional disorders and irritable bowel syndrome 70</p>
<p>32 Gastro–oesophageal refl ux and hiatus hernia 72</p>
<p>33 Peptic ulcer and Helicobacter pylori 74</p>
<p>34 Gastroenteritis and food poisoning 76</p>
<p>35 Gastrointestinal system infections 78</p>
<p>36 Ulcerative colitis and Crohn s disease 80</p>
<p>37 Coeliac disease 82</p>
<p>38 Obesity and malnutrition 84</p>
<p>39 Colon and rectal cancer 86</p>
<p>40 Gastrointestinal, pancreatic and liver tumours 88</p>
<p>41 Haemorrhoids and anorectal disease 90</p>
<p>42 Gallstones and pancreatitis 92</p>
<p>43 Hepatitis and acute liver disease 94</p>
<p>44 Cirrhosis and chronic liver disease 96</p>
<p>Part 4 Diagnosis and treatment</p>
<p>45 History, examination and tests 98</p>
<p>46 Diagnostic endoscopy 100</p>
<p>47 Therapeutic endoscopy 102</p>
<p>48 Radiology and imaging 104</p>
<p>49 Functional tests 106</p>
<p>50 Pharmacotherapy 108</p>
<p>51 Gastrointestinal surgery 110</p>
<p>Index 112</p>