Oxford Handbook of Gastroenterology and Hepatology (Oxford Medical Handbooks)

A practical guide to the management of common clinical problems, including investigations and differential diagnosis Covers emergencies in gastroenterology and hepatology with immediate priorities in management Provides a unique A-Z compendium of gastroenterology with an anatomical index Covers approaches to clinical problems, including infectious disease, and gastrointestinal problems in developing countries Improved navigational tools with a comprehensive index and an anatomical index New chapter on Diagnostic Procedures with images and guidelines Fully revised and updated in line with current training methods and curricula Highlights current controversies and areas of uncertainty within the field App available from the App Store, Google Play, and MedHand Bookstore Fully revised and updated for the new edition, the Oxford Handbook of Gastroenterology and Hepatology comprises a unique A-Z compendium of the specialty, and a dedicated section detailing 30 of the most common problems in GI medicine, which can be used as a quick reference. A new section on clinical practice and diagnostics provides valuable new guidance on diagnostic procedures and reduces the time needed to search for each individual procedure and its associated complications. Further enhanced sections include emergencies, and commonly used drugs used in gastroenterology and hepatology, with emphasis on practice tips and common complications. Reflecting current approaches in training and curricula, the handbook has been arranged to reflect a clinical problems-based approach. Navigability has been enhanced, with a comprehensive index as well as an anatomical index being added to the existing A-Z format to ensure the right information will always be at your fingertips. The result of this new approach is a handbook which is practical, easy-to-use, and informative. It is an essential guide to the management of common conditions and is invaluable to all those involved in the care of patients with gastrointestinal disease. "Fully revised and updated for the new edition, the Oxford Handbook of Gastroenterology and Hepatology comprises a unique A-Z compendium of the specialty, and a dedicated section detailing 30 of the most common problems in GI medicine, which can be used as a quick reference. A new section on clinical practice and diagnostics provides valuable new guidance on diagnostic procedures and reduces the time needed to search for each individual procedure and its associated complications. Further enhanced sections include emergencies, and commonly used drugs used in gastroenterology and hepatology, with emphasis on practice tips and common complications. Reflecting current approaches in training and curricula, the handbook has been arranged to reflect a clinical problems-based approach. Navigability has been enhanced, with a comprehensive index as well as an anatomical index being added to the existing A-Z format to ensure the right information will always be at your fingertips. The result of this new approach is a handbook which is practical, easy-to-use, and informative. 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It covers approaches to clinical problems, including infectious disease and gastrointestinal problems in developing countries. This resource provides up-to-date, practical advice on the management of common conditions for trainees and specialists in gastroenterology and hepatology. It covers approaches to clinical problems, including infectious disease and gastrointestinal problems in developing countries. Machine generated contents note: 1. Approaches to common clinical problems 2. An A to Z of gastroenterology and hepatology 3. Drugs used in gastroenterology and hepatology 4. Emergencies Appendices.