Functional and Motility Disorders of the Gastrointestinal Tract

A Case Study Approach
2015
ISBN: 978-1-4939-1497-5
Verlag: Springer

Buch, Englisch, 285 Seiten, Paperback, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 5115 g

This volume covers the myriad of functional and motility gastrointestinal disorders in a comprehensive manner. The book is divided into seven major sections, with each section beginning with a brief case presentation highlighting the specific disorder to be reviewed. Appropriate criteria is highlighted, followed by a brief review on the epidemiology, etiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of each specific disorder. 2-3 key teaching “pearls”, test questions and key references are also provided for each chapter. The book is organized so that each chapter can stand on its own and be used as a quick reference source in the clinic. Alternatively, it can be read cover to cover as an authoritative textbook on gastrointestinal functional and motility disorders.

Written by international experts in the field of motility disorders, Functional and Motility Disorders of the Gastrointestinal Tract: A Case Study Approach is an invaluable resource for experienced physicians, students, residents, fellows, nurse practitioners and physician assistants.

Zielgruppe

Professional/practitioner

Autoren/Hrsg.

Lacy, Brian E.

Dibaise, John K.

Crowell, Michael D.

Fachgebiete

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

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Globus.- Dysphagia.- Noncardiac Chest Pain.- Functional Gastrointestinal and Motility Disorders: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease.- Aerophagia, Belching, and Rumination.- Dyspepsia.- Chronic nausea.- Gastroparesis.- Cyclical Vomiting Syndrome.- Gas and Bloating.- Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth.- Chronic Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction.- Functional Gallbladder Disorder.- Right Upper Quadrant Pain after Cholecystectomy.- Chronic Constipation.- Irritable Bowel Syndrome.- Colonic Inertia.- Chronic Diarrhea.- Fecal Incontinence.- Rectal Pain.- Complementary and Alternative Management Strategies in Irritable Bowel Syndrome.- Appendix: Answers to Teaching Questions.

Über Autor(innen)

Brian E. Lacy, MD, PhD
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Division of Gastroenterology, Lebanon, NH, USA.

Michael D. Crowell, PhD
Mayo Clinic, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Scottsdale, AZ, USA.

John K. DiBaise, MD
Mayo Clinic, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Scottsdale, AZ, USA.