Gastroenterology Clinical Focus: High Yield GI and Hepatology Review for Boards and Practice

Description

(UPDATED CONTENT: Note: This book was updated in 2017 esophagus, stomach, small intestine], 2018 liver, GI bleeding ], and 2019 IBD, Large intestine, Biliary tract, Pancreas, misc. GI topics]. A second edition will be released once all chapters are updated). Introduction: In today's busy and fast-paced world, there is a great need for a clinically oriented and comprehensive GI review book that is simple and to the point. Gastroenterology Clinical Focus has concise summaries of the most relevant gastroenterology and hepatology topics. Content: The content focuses on the diagnosis and management of GI disorders, including general GI, hepatology, and IBD. There is a strong emphasis on the following aspects of the specialty: The most recent advancements in gastroenterology. Current practice guidelines to enhance patient care. High-yield topics for the GI boards. Target readers: GI trainees Practicing gastroenterologists GI midlevel providers Residents on GI and hepatology consult rotations Unique book features: Summarized information in the form of easy-to-read bulleted text, tables, figures, and illustrations. The text covers all aspects of GI disease, including pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis (radiology, pathology, and endoscopy) and management. "Guideline highlight" sections are presented at the beginning of many topics. These highlights reference the current guideline(s) and provide a scannable QR code for quick access to the free text of the guideline from your smartphone or tablet. "Study highlight" sections are presented throughout the book. These highlights describe important clinical studies that address the specific topic presented in the text. More than 20 endoscopic teaching videos embedded in QR codes that can be immediately accessed with a wireless-enabled smartphone or a tablet. Videos demonstrate important endoscopic findings as well as therapeutic techniques. Summary: Gastroenterology Clinical Focus is your best choice for GI boards, in-training and recertification exam preparation. Beyond traditional board review, this book will enhance your knowledge of gastroenterology and enable you to better care for patients in your daily GI clinical practice. List of abbreviations......Page 2 Chapter 1- Esophagus......Page 9 Chapter 2- Stomach......Page 40 Chapter 3-Small intestine......Page 70 Chapter 4-Liver......Page 88 Chapter 5- Biliary tract......Page 176 Chapter 6- Pancreas......Page 190 Chapter 7 - GI bleeding......Page 223 Chapter 8- Large intestine......Page 246 Chapter 9- Inflammatory bowel disease......Page 321 Chapter 10- Miscellaneous GI topics......Page 373 Chapter 11-Endoscopy......Page 394 Links to the video content......Page 424