A comprehensive book for all of those involved in care of patients with gastrointestinal and liver disease. It is an easy to read text that encompasses all clinical aspects of gastroenterology and hepatology. For more than 30 years, this best selling reference has been the resource to consult for the latest knowledge in gastrointestinal and liver diseases. Featuring the practice proven experience of world-renowned expert, the valuable resource provides evidence-based perspectives on all clinically relevant topics, explaining how to apply the latest advances in practice.
Thoroughly revised and updated 8th edition presents coverage of the hottest topics in today's practice, including eosinophilic esophagitis, GERD and Barrett's oesophagus, molecular pathogenesis of a variety of disease including colon neoplasia, Whipple's disease, eating disorders and food allergies, management of obesity, diagnosis and management of sprue and sprue like illnesses and bacterial overgrowth states.
It features four new chapters covering complimentary and alternating medicine, palliative care and gastrointestinal stromal tumour (GIST). It offers more than 1000 illustrations, photographs and tables thus promoting visual grasp of material.