ABSTRACT

From screening and diagnosis to prevention and treatment, every aspect of gastrointestinal endoscopy as a therapeutic measure is addressed in this volume. The authors are recognized authorities in this field, and in Therapeutic Gastrointestinal Endoscopy they present a problem-oriented, evidence-based textbook. In each chapter, it cites the key medical literature that can be studied for further reference. The book uses dozens of figures, photographs and illustrations to address the key issues of assessment, diagnosis and options for treatment. The authors present cohesive arguments for the preferred chosen management regime.

chapter 1|6 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|17 pages

Benign oesophageal obstruction

chapter 8|26 pages

Enteral nutrition

chapter 9|22 pages

Bile duct stones

chapter 10|22 pages

Biliary obstruction and leaks

chapter 12|15 pages

Acute pancreatitis

chapter 13|19 pages

Chronic pancreatitis

chapter 14|13 pages

Benign obstruction of the colon

chapter 15|9 pages

Cancer surveillance and screening

chapter 16|11 pages

Colon cancer prevention