A brief note on the anatomy and evaluation of the ano-rectum that helps physicians diagnose and treat ano-rectal disorders. It describes about the disease, symptomatology and treatment plans of haemorrhoids, fissures, fistulae, constipation and pruritus ani on rough estimates.

Aging is associated with an increased prevalence of several GI disorders, including those induced by drugs (such as gastrointestinal bleeding caused by nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), anorexia of aging, development of constipation, diarrhea or fecal incontinence, and postprandial hypotension. This book addresses these disorders.

A Multidisciplinary Approach. .

Examines the psychosocial risk factors for developing peptic ulcers. This book explores the aetiology, diagnosis and treatment of gastric and skin ulcers, including the four most common etiologies that account for the large majority of skin ulcers in the elderly, and the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers.

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic condition in which the lining of the digestive tract becomes inflamed and covered with ulcers. There are two types of IBD: ulcerative colitis; and Crohn's disease. This illustrated book addresses some of the major questions surrounding this interesting group of diseases.

2-volume, second edition.

Endoscopic Therapy is emerging as the preferred therapy for early neoplasia in Barrett's Esophagus. This title provides the key decision making factors in determining endoscopic therapy for an individual patient. It educates GI practitioners and researchers about this under-utilized approach to the treatment of Barrett's Esophagus.

Celiac disease (CD) is defined as a permanent sensitivity to the gluten in wheat and related proteins found in barley and rye. The only treatment for this is lifelong adherence to the gluten-free diet (GFD). This book discusses the lifestyle and financial implications that GFD has on patients as well as the nutritional diets that must be followed.

Basic research discusses the implication of pancreatic stress protein in acute pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer and their possible role as therapeutic targets. This title discusses the mechanism by which tetrahydrocannabinol is anti-tumoral in pancreatic cancer cells is presented, and the use of THC as a promising therapeutic agent.

Considers the various forms of celiac disease - typical, atypical, silent, potential and latent. This title also considers: gluten sensitivity, genetic risk and predisposing physiological abnormalities; the variable presentation of disease in both adults and children; associated immune disorders; and, potential new therapies.

This practical handbook is a comprehensive guide to the management of gastrointestinal patients. Organised into three sections covering the principles of gastrointestinal nursing, the sections of the gut, and specific disorders of the digestive system, it is an indispensable tool for all gastrointestinal nurses.

Focuses on the diagnostic and imaging challenges of chronic pancreatitis and the differentiation with pancreatic cancer in an early stage.

Describes CT colonography from pathogenesis, staging and treatment through indications, technique, and interpretation for some of the most common pathologies. This book presents techniques for quicker evaluation and diagnosis of colon cancer through the pioneering, specialty-changing imaging technique of virtual colonoscopy.

This work provides a comprehensive account of ERCP in paediatric practice, and covers topics such as ERCP techniques, indications and complications, ERCP of the biliary tract, ERCP of the pancreas and therapeutic options. A didactic approach is taken, with guidance on the procedures described.

Helicobacter pylori is a key aetiological agent in gastric cancer as well as the main agent in peptic ulcer. This book is intended for basic scientist, those providing a clinical laboratory service (microbiologists and histopathologists), and epidemiologists and others involved in clinical research.

An encyclopedic guide to the pancreas that details the knowledge on genetics and molecular biological background in terms of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and pathophysiology for various known pancreatic disorders. It focuses on early diagnosis, limited surgical treatment, oncology, treatment results and the option of transplantation.

Second edition. stock level, refer ch/nc