ABSTRACT

Taking a global approach to the subject, this book offers, in a comprehensive, cohesive package, information that is reflective of the different realities of gastroenterological and nutritional problems in different parts of the world. Designed to provide clinical knowledge in a convenient format, the chapters highlight the most common clinical concerns seen on a daily basis by the practicing pediatric gastroenterologist. Covering issues relevant for the diagnosis and treatment of a full range of problematic conditions, including nutritional disorders, the book is an up-to-date, reliable clinical primer on the disorders and diseases that may affect the gastrointestinal tract in neonates and children.

chapter 8|14 pages

HIV and the intestine

chapter 9|18 pages

Viral diarrhea

chapter 10|16 pages

Bacterial infections

chapter 11|32 pages

Intestinal parasites

chapter 20|14 pages

Cyclic vomiting syndrome

chapter 21|16 pages

Acute and chronic pancreatitis

chapter 22|28 pages

Food allergies

chapter 23|32 pages

Crohn’s disease

chapter 24|6 pages

Indeterminate colitis

chapter 25|34 pages

Ulcerative colitis

chapter 26|16 pages

Vasculitides

chapter 27|16 pages

Celiac disease

chapter 29|18 pages

Short-bowel syndrome

chapter 30|10 pages

Lymphonodular hyperplasia

chapter 31|36 pages

Malnutrition

chapter 33|16 pages

Enteral nutrition

chapter 43|10 pages

Intussusception

chapter 44|10 pages

Meckel’s diverticulum

chapter 45|12 pages

Acute appendicitis