A fine team of state-of-the-art researcher/clinicians who know their fields, have contributed to the advancement of knowledge, and are in a position to judge what is truly important have here pooled their thoughts in a series of chapters on the cutting edges of gastroenterology. Four attributes render this volume superior to other update-oriented publications. The first striking feature, which is immediately evident upon scanning the table of contents, is the imaginative choice of subjects, ranging from trav- eler's diarrhea and sexually transmitted GI infections through TPN and interventional endoscopy to geriatrics and iatrogenic disease. A second outstanding feature of this volume is its success in balanc- ing basic pathophysiology with practical considerations of clinical man- agement. This is achieved in the discussions of such diverse topics as acid-peptic diseases, infectious and other diarrheal syndromes, and hep- atitis immunization. Throughout the book we are led smoothly from basic science principles to specific recommendations for diagnosis and therapy. This practical emphasis appears repeatedly and sometimes pro- duces a delightful surprise, such as a chapter on radiology that is not tech- nology-based but instead problem-oriented.
| ISBN | 9781461290025 |
| Autor(a) | Thomson, Alan B. R. |
| Editora | Springer Publishing |
| Ano de edição | 2011 |
| Páginas | 392 |
| Acabamento | Brochura |
| Dimensões | 22,90 X 15,20 |