Washington Gastroenterology Consultation Handbook

Author: Hills
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: This manual is divided into two parts. The first part includes common symptoms, signs, or laboratory test abnormalities encountered by gastroenterologists. The writing style of each chapter helps clinicians to logically and systematically address common gastrointestinal problems. This information will also be useful for doctors during inpatient and outpatient consultation services. The book also discusses symptoms of general gastroenterology, nutrition, and hepatobiliary diseases. Additionally, it proposes reasonable methods to address these issues and provides references for those seeking more information at the end of each chapter. The second part elaborates on the diseases commonly handled by gastroenterologists. Each chapter is designed to provide key points for the diagnosis and treatment of these diseases. The purpose of this manual is to offer clinicians a systematic approach to addressing each disease. The strength of this manual lies in the background of its authors. It is co-authored by gastroenterology experts and doctors working in teaching hospitals, who are busy with various gastrointestinal practices at the frontline.