The peerless guide to clinical management of digestive and liver diseases―updated to reflect the latest research and treatments
- Authoritative coverage of the entire spectrum of gastroenterology and hepatology conditions, including therapeutic advances in Barrett’s esophagus, eosinophilic esophagitis, acute diarrheal disorders, peptic ulcer disease, hereditary gastrointestinal cancer syndromes, upper and lower gastrointestinal bleeding
- Written by expert faculty physicians at Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital
- Presented in a streamlined style that makes learning and retaining key information effortless
- More than 90 full-color endoscopic and radiographic images enhance clinical decision-making and clarify imaging techniques
- Logical organization begins with a section on general concerns such as acute abdominal pain, then progresses to specific disease categories
- “Essentials of Diagnosis” bulleted lists deliver instant guidance on identifying both common and rare digestive disorders
- Updated references to recently-published clinically relevant articles
- Key information from related fields, including gastrointestinal surgery, and subspecialties such as liver transplantation, advanced endoscopy, bariatric surgery, inflammatory bowel disease, mast cell disease, toxicities of oncologic therapy, intestinal malabsorption, nutrition, and state of the art imaging
- High-yield overview of effective treatment approaches for both acute and chronic viral hepatitis provides key perspectives on improving patient outcomes
