Pocket Consultant

There have been significant developments in the fields of gastroenterology and hepatology since the previous edition and this new edition has been entirely revised, updated and considerably expanded. The format and layout have also been updated to include key points at the start of each chapter, bulleted lists and text boxes for tips and warnings. A new author team - which, for the first time, is international - has brought a new global perspective to this book. This is still the leading book for trainees/fellows in gastroenterology and hepatology, as well as junior doctors and general medicine interns. The series title is 'Pocket Consultant' - and that's exactly what the reader gets - the advice and guidance of a consultant on hand when and where they need it.

Preface vii Acknowledgements ix 1 Alimentary Emergencies 1 2 Oesophagus 49 3 Stomach and Duodenum 75 4 Pancreas 111 5 Liver 133 6 Gall Bladder and Biliary Tree 185 7 Small Intestine 205 8 Inflammatory Bowel Disease 243 9 Large Intestine 285 10 Irritable Bowel Syndrome 333 11 Gastrointestinal Infections 347 12 Nutrition 369 13 The Gut in Systemic Disorders 395 14 Procedures and Investigations 409 Appendices 1 Useful addresses 435 2 Further reading 442 3 Height and weight charts 450 4 Diagnostic dilemmas 455 Index 457