Reviews
"This book has an outstanding system of graphics with a large variety and number of images that help you understand, enhance and retain the information presented in it...it contains enough relevant information on all the related specialties, as well as case-related questions and the answers to help you prepare for the board exam." -- BizIndia, "Hauser and colleagues have once again produced a 'go-to' board review resource that deserves a prominent place in the library of practicing gastroenterologists, whether in training or beyond. Concise, yet authoritative, this edition updates the latest evidence and standards of practice, encompassing the breadth of Gastroenterology and Hepatology topics in a readable and accessible volume. With contributions from a multitude of recognized experts, each chapter provides a comprehensive review of the most common disease states and topics encountered in clinical gastroenterology practice. Thought-provoking clinical scenarios and questions solidify the teaching material and provide the reader with a reassuring knowledge check. [This] is an indispensable resource for those desiring to remain current with the latest developments in Gastroenterology and Hepatology." --Brooks D. Cash, MD, Professor of Medicine, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL "The book comprehensively covers the essential curriculum in Gastroenterology & Hepatology. Breadth and depth of knowledge are well balanced throughout all chapters. Figures and tables are a great propaedeutic aid, and each section closes with a well-thought series of questions & answers to reinforce core concepts. It is ideal to prepare for boards, and an invaluable reference in daily clinical practice." --Andres Duarte-Rojo, MD, MSc, PhD, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, "Hauser and colleagues have once again produced a 'go-to' board review resource that deserves a prominent place in the library of practicing gastroenterologists, whether in training or beyond. Concise, yet authoritative, this edition updates the latest evidence and standards of practice, encompassing the breadth of Gastroenterology and Hepatology topics in a readable and accessible volume. With contributions from a multitude of recognized experts, each chapterprovides a comprehensive review of the most common disease states and topics encountered in clinical gastroenterology practice. Thought-provoking clinical scenarios and questions solidify the teaching material and provide the reader with a reassuring knowledge check. [This] is an indispensableresource for those desiring to remain current with the latest developments in Gastroenterology and Hepatology." --Brooks D. Cash, MD, Professor of Medicine, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL"The book comprehensively covers the essential curriculum in Gastroenterology & Hepatology. Breadth and depth of knowledge are well balanced throughout all chapters. Figures and tables are a great propaedeutic aid, and each section closes with a well-thought series of questions & answers to reinforce core concepts. It is ideal to prepare for boards, and an invaluable reference in daily clinical practice." --Andres Duarte-Rojo, MD, MSc, PhD,Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR
Table of Content
Section I: Esophagus1. Joseph A. Murray, MD: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease2. Ganapathy A. Prasad, MD, MS: Barrett's Esophagus and Esophageal Cancer Ganapathy3. Dawn L. Francis, MD, MHS: Normal and Abnormal EsophagealQuestions and AnswersSection II: Stomach4. Stephen C. Hauser, MD: Peptic Ulcer Disease5. Stephen C. Hauser, MD: Gastritis6. Mark V. Larson, MD: Gastric Neoplasms and Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors7. G. Richard Locke III, MD: Gastrointestinal Motility DisordersQuestions and AnswersSection III: Small Bowel and Nutrition8. Amy S. Oxentenko, MD: Clinical Features of Malabsorptive Disorders, Small-Bowel Diseases, and Bacterial Overgrowth Syndromes9. Stephen C. Hauser, MD: Nutritional Disorders: Vitamins and MineralsQuestions and AnswersSection IV: Miscellaneous Disorders10. Stephen C. Hauser, MD: Gastrointestinal Manifestations of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection11. Jeffrey A. Alexander, MD: Nonvariceal Gastrointestinal Tract Bleeding12. Stephen C. Hauser, MD: Vascular Disorders of the Gastrointestinal Tract13. Disease Stephen C. Hauser, MD: Gastrointestinal Manifestations of Systemic DiseaseQuestions and AnswersSection V: Colon14. David H. Bruining, MD, and William J. Tremaine, MD: Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Clinical Aspects15. Sunanda V. Kane, MD: Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Therapy Sunanda16. Edward V. Loftus Jr, MD: Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Extraintestinal Manifestations and Cancer17. Conor G. Loftus, MD: Gastrointestinal Infections, Clostridium difficile-Associated Disease, and Diverticular Disease18. Lisa A. Boardman, MD, and Paul J. Limburg, MD, MPH: Colorectal Neoplasms19. G. Richard Locke III, MD: Irritable Bowel Syndrome20. Adil E. Bharucha, MBBS, MD: Constipation and Disorders of Pelvic Floor Function21. Sunanda V. Kane, MD: Gastrointestinal Disease and PregnancyQuestions and AnswersSection VI: Liver22. John J. Poterucha, MD: Approach to the Patient with Abnormal Liver Tests and Acute Liver Failure23. John J. Poterucha, MD: Chronic Viral Hepatitis24. Lewis R. Roberts, MB, ChB, PhD: Clinical Approach to Liver Mass Lesions25. Vijay H. Shah, MD: Alcoholic Liver Disease26. Patrick S. Kamath, MD: Vascular Diseases of the Liver27. Patrick S. Kamath, MD: Portal Hypertension-Related Bleeding28. J. Eileen Hay, MB, ChB: Ascites, Hepatorenal Syndrome, and Encephalopathy29. William Sanchez, MD: Metabolic Liver Disease30. Keith D. Lindor, MD: Cholestatic Liver Disease31. Jayant A. Talwalkar, MD, MPH, and John J. Poterucha, MD: Drug-Induced Liver Injury32. Kymberly D. Watt, MD, and Albert J. Czaja, MD: Autoimmune Hepatitis33. Kymberly D. Watt, MD, and Paul Angulo, MD: Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease34. J. Eileen Hay, MB, ChB: Liver Disease and Pregnancy35. J. Eileen Hay, MB, ChB: Liver TransplantationQuestions and AnswersSection VII: Pancreas and Biliary Tree36. Randall K. Pearson, MD: Acute Pancreatitis37. Suresh T. Chari, MD: Chronic Pancreatitis38. Randall K. Pearson, MD: Pancreatic Neoplasms39. Ferga C. Gleeson, MB, BCh: GallstonesQuestions and AnswersIndex
