The Gastrointestinal System at a Glance

2. Revised Auflage 2012
ISBN: 978-1-4051-5091-0
Verlag: Wiley

Buch, Englisch, 120 Seiten, Format (B × H): 222 mm x 281 mm, Gewicht: 367 g

Reihe: At a Glance

This concise introduction to the gastrointestinal system encapsulates the fundamental facts and principles of this rapidly growing and changing specialty. Written by experienced clinicians and teachers, the text covers the basic concepts of both the science surrounding the gastrointestinal system and the basics of clinical practice in an accessible, lucid format.

Now fully supported by a companion website at www.ataglanceseries.com/gastro containing interactive MCQs and downloadable digital flashcards, The Gastrointestinal System at a Glance is the ideal revision aid for medical and allied health students, and provides valuable insight for anyone seeking a comprehensive and concise guide to this subject area.
* Fully revised and updated to include further coverage of diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, revised liver chapters and a new chapter on embryology
* Now in full colour throughout
* Supported by a companion website containing interactive self-assessment and digital flashcards - perfect for both study and revision
* Provides an integrated approach to both the basic and clinical science of this core specialty

Autoren/Hrsg.

Keshav, Satish

Bailey, Adam

Fachgebiete

• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Klinische und Innere Medizin Gastroentereologie, Proktologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface 6
Acknowledgements 6
List of abbreviations 7
Introduction and overview 8
Part 1 Structure and function
1 Mouth and teeth 10
2 Salivary glands 12
3 Tongue and pharynx 14
4 Oesophagus 16
5 Stomach 18
6 Duodenum 20
7 Pancreas 22
8 Liver 24
9 Biliary system 26
10 Hepatic portal system 28
11 Jejunum and ileum 30
12 Caecum and appendix 32
13 Colon 34
14 Rectum and anus 36

Part 2 Integrated function
15 Embryology 38
16 Enteric motility 40
17 Enteric endocrine system 42
18 Enteric and autonomic nerves 44
19 Mucosal immune system 46
20 Digestion and absorption 48
21 Digestion of carbohydrates, proteins and fats 50
22 Digestion of vitamins and minerals 52
23 Nutrition 54
24 Fluid and electrolyte balance 56
25 Hepatic metabolic function 58
26 Hepatic synthetic function 60
27 Hepatic detoxifi cation and excretion 62

Part 3 Disorders and diseases
28 Nausea and vomiting 64
29 Diarrhoea 66
30 Constipation 68
31 Functional disorders and irritable bowel syndrome 70
32 Gastro-oesophageal refl ux and hiatus hernia 72
33 Peptic ulcer and Helicobacter pylori 74
34 Gastroenteritis and food poisoning 76
35 Gastrointestinal system infections 78
36 Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease 80
37 Coeliac disease 82
38 Obesity and malnutrition 84
39 Colon and rectal cancer 86
40 Gastrointestinal, pancreatic and liver tumours 88
41 Haemorrhoids and anorectal disease 90
42 Gallstones and pancreatitis 92
43 Hepatitis and acute liver disease 94
44 Cirrhosis and chronic liver disease 96

Part 4 Diagnosis and treatment
45 History, examination and tests 98
46 Diagnostic endoscopy 100
47 Therapeutic endoscopy 102
48 Radiology and imaging 104
49 Functional tests 106
50 Pharmacotherapy 108

51 Gastrointestinal surgery 110

Index 112

Über Autor(innen)

Keshav, Satish
Satish Keshav is a Consultant Gastroenterologist at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, UK

Bailey, Adam
Adam Bailey is a Consultant Gastroenterologist at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, UK

Satish Keshav is a Consultant Gastroenterologist at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, UK

Adam Bailey is a Consultant Gastroenterologist at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, U