Gastrointestinal Polyp Diagnosis and Treatment

Author: Guo Xianke
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Publish Date: 2003-10-01
Features: This book consists of nine chapters, providing a detailed introduction to the incidence of gastrointestinal polyps, the etiological factors associated with polyp formation, such as genetics, inflammation, and trace elements. It covers the pathological changes, characteristics, and endoscopic morphological findings of various polyps, as well as common gastrointestinal symptoms and signs, such as bleeding, belching, and nausea, along with extraintestinal manifestations. The book also introduces auxiliary diagnostic methods, including X-ray, conventional endoscopy, endoscopic ultrasound, and capsule endoscopy. It particularly emphasizes diagnostic and differential diagnostic approaches for polyps based on stool characteristics, tongue coating, tongue quality, anemia, and gastrointestinal abnormalities. Additionally, it discusses related diseases coexisting with polyps, as well as preoperative preparation, surgical techniques, and methods for endoscopic polyp treatment. The content is concise and practical, making it suitable for reference by gastroenterologists and primary healthcare professionals, as well as for patients with gastrointestinal polyps.