Whereas other textbooks mix a clinical approach with large amounts of the basic science of gastroenterology, this book concentrates on providing practicing gastroenterologists with 100% clinically focused, evidence-based chapters on how to correctly diagnosis and treat all disorders of the digestive tract. Once again, the book is divided into 4 clear parts: Symptoms, Syndromes and Scenarios; Diseases of the Gut and Liver; Primer of Diagnostic Methods; and Primer of Treatments. An accompanying website contains more than 85 high-definition surgical videos of diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures, 300 MCQs written to mirror the American College of Gastroenterology postgraduate course exams, more than 35 management protocol charts for different diseases, and 850+ illustrations for use in scientific presentations.

Presents clinically focused, evidence-based coverage on the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the digestive tract. Over 200 author provide concise guidance on patient management and explain how to apply the latest advances. Provides separate sections on symptoms, diseases, diagnosis and treatment.

A Concise, Symptom-Based Textbook for Diagnosis and Decision Making in Clinical Practice Over the past twenty years, thousands of physicians have come to depend on Yamada’s Textbook of Gastroenterology. Its encyclopaedic discussion of the basic science underlying gastrointestinal and liver diseases as well as the many diagnostic and therapeutic modalities available to the patients who suffer from them was—and still is—beyond compare. This new textbook, Principles of Clinical Gastroenterology, is designed to inform practitioners on the features of the major clinical disorders in gastroenterology and hepatology from the point of view of the clinician observing signs and symptoms of a patient under care and management. It is a practical guide to diagnosis and decision making in clinical practice and provides a rich source of information on diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and liver. Covering the full range of examinations in gastroenterology and hepatology, with extremely timely chapters on patients with dyspepsia, eating disorders, jaundice, hepatitis, cirrhosis, and on screening, Principles of Clinical Gastroenterology gives you easy access to approaches that a clinician might take to common symptoms and signs presented by patients with such disorders. The chapters include the epidemiology, history, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of the most commonly encountered disorders in gastroenterology and hepatology. This textbook will be an invaluable resource whether you are a gastroenterologist, internist, surgeon, or other clinician who sees patients with gastrointestinal and liver disorders. It should be kept close at hand for frequent consultation.

Gastroenterology and Hepatology encompass a vast anatomic assortment of organs with diverse structure and function and the potential for affliction from a multiplicity of diseases. Completely covering these complex and interrelated systems, Mayo Clinic Gastroenterology and Hepatology Board Review provides an in-depth examination of essential knowledge in gastroenterology, hepatology, and the integral related areas of pathology, endoscopy, nutrition, and radiology. With contributions from experts at Mayo Clinic who are currently in clinical practice and have a strong commitment to teaching, the book assists physicians-in-training to prepare for the gastroenterology board examination.

Written by experts within their fields, the handbook provides up-to-date, practical advice on the management of common conditions for trainees and specialists in gastroenterology and hepatology. It covers approaches to clinical problems, including infectious disease and gastrointestinal problems in developing countries.

Taking the problem-based approach, this text helps clinicians improve their diagnostic and therapeutic skills in a focused and practical manner. The cases included demonstrate the diversity of clinical practice in the specialty worldwide, and are divided into five major sections: Upper GI, Pancreato-Biliary, Liver, Small and Large Bowel, and Miscellaneous.

(UPDATED SECOND EDITION!) In today's busy and fast-paced world, there is a great need for a clinically oriented and comprehensive GI review book that is simple and to the point. Gastroenterology Clinical Focus has concise up-to-date summaries of the most relevant gastroenterology and hepatology topics. Content: The content focuses on the diagnosis and management of GI disorders, including general GI, hepatology, and IBD. There is a strong emphasis on the following aspects of the specialty: The most recent advancements in gastroenterology. Current practice guidelines to enhance patient care. High-yield topics for the GI boards. Target readers: GI trainees Practicing gastroenterologists GI Advanced Practice Providers Residents on GI and hepatology consult rotations Unique book features: Summarized information in the form of easy-to-read bulleted text, tables, figures, and illustrations. The text covers all aspects of GI disease, including pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis (radiology, pathology, and endoscopy) and management. "Guideline highlight" sections are presented at the beginning of many topics. These highlights reference the current guideline(s) and provide a scannable QR code for quick access to the free text of the guideline from your smartphone or tablet. "Study highlight" sections are presented throughout the book. These highlights describe important clinical studies that address the specific topic presented in the text. More than 20 endoscopic teaching videos embedded in QR codes that can be immediately accessed with a wireless-enabled smartphone or a tablet. Videos demonstrate important endoscopic findings as well as therapeutic techniques. Summary: Gastroenterology Clinical Focus is your best choice for GI boards, in-training and re-certification exam preparation. Beyond traditional board review, this book will enhance your knowledge of gastroenterology and enable you to better care for patients in your daily GI clinical practice.