Atlas Of Pediatric Gastrointestinal Disease

Atlas of Pediatric Gastrointestinal Disease Packed with vivid, full-color photographs, this atlas visually guides the diagnosis of hundreds of infant, childhood, and adolescent GI disorders. Throughtout, endoscopic, pathologic, and radiographic images of the disorders are integrated into the discussion. Atlas of Pediatric ......

Atlas of Pediatric Gastrointestinal Endoscopy focuses on practical diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy in children. The combining of pediatric endoscopic images with a practical guide to the performance of pediatric gastrointestinal endoscopy makes this volume a unique reference source. The extensive use of black and white line diagrams, color illustrations of endoscopic appearances, and complementary histopathology creates a definitive reference resource for pediatric gastroenterologists and pediatric surgeons. The combined medical and surgical expertise of the authors, garnered from renowned pediatric gastroenterology centers, incorporates both a North American and European perspective. The result is a work that is an integration of clinical gastrointestinal endoscopy with expert pathology. SPECIAL FEATURES * Provides the only reference source of pediatric endoscopic images combined with a practical guide * Includes a thorough selection of endoscopic images, histopathology, and specific radiology images * Features the contributions of leading authors from international pediatric gastroenterology centers

"A comprehensive endoscopy atlas to guide gastroenterologists in the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric patients through the integration of clinical gastrointestinal endoscopy with expert pathology. The book is organized around 21 chapters and five mini-atlases, beginning with a history of endoscopy, an overview of endoscopic equipment and the endoscopy unit, patient management, and diagnostic upper GI endoscopy, followed by a mini-atlas on upper GI endoscopy (esophagus, stomach, and duodenum). This is followed by sections on diagnostic colonoscopy and videocapsule endoscopy and enteroscopy, each with an associated mini-atlas. Chapters on endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography and endoscopic ultrasound are followed by a mini-atlas on the ERCP and EUS procedures. The book ends with a section of chapters on therapeutic endoscopy with a mini-atlas. The final chapter looks at training in pediatric endoscopy"--

This new edition of Pediatric Gastrointestinal Disease is dedicated to the maintenance of a comprehensive approach to the practice of Pediatric Gastroenterology. Considered to be the definitive reference work, this fourth edition has been extensively reviewed. As a result, the size and content of various sections have been modified and new ......

Annotation. Major disorders of paediatric gastroenterology are covered in this attractive and comprehensive four-colour atlas. Concisely written and with numerous illustrations, it provides an easy and accessible format to quickly read and review material. There is a wealth of valuable information on how to make accurate diagnoses and effectively manage children with gastrointestinal disorders, presented in a logical clear way, taking the reader through clinical presentation, differential diagnosis, prognosis and treatment options. Written by experts in the field and full of clear illustrations, this is essential reading for all those who manage paediatric disorders. Readers will find this an invaluable aid to correctly identify disorders through visual memory, create investigative strategies for diagnosis and determine appropriate management.

Completely updated for its Third Edition, this full-color text/atlas is a comprehensive reference on gastrointestinal pathology in adults and pediatric patients. The book integrates pathologic analyses of specimens with anatomic, clinical, radiologic, pathophysiologic, and microbiologic information to give readers a clear understanding of each disease process. The outstanding selection of over 3,000 illustrations includes gross and microscopic photographs, electron micrographs, radiographs, and line drawings. Chapters cover non-neoplastic and neoplastic lesions of each anatomic section and disorders affecting multiple anatomic sites. This edition includes many new illustrations, significant updates on mesenchymal tumors, motility disorders, and inflammatory bowel disease, and new information on molecular biologic changes in various disorders. A companion Website will offer the fully searchable text and an image bank.

During the past 20 years, there has been an explosion of clinical, basic science, and translational research leading to a better understanding of the physiology and disease processes in the gastrointestinal system of children. Endoscopic techniques have improved, correlation of radiographic and biopsy findings with disease have become better defined, and advances in transplant care have led to markedly improved survival, even in the smallest of infants. Pediatric Gastroenterology: A Color Handbook explores the entirety of pediatric gastroenterology, including the gastrointestinal tract, liver, pancreas, and associated nutrition, radiographic, and endoscopic considerations. It covers a large number of diverse topics and provides a basic overview of pediatric gastrointestinal disease. The book presents multitude of endoscopic, histologic, and radiographic images as well as illustrations and metabolic pathways to convey a better understanding of disease processes. It also includes a list of recommended readings provided by the chapter authors, giving you a solid introduction to pediatric gastroenterology.

Practical Pediatric Gastrointestinal Endoscopy is the only text available that provides detailed instructions of all practical aspects of diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures in children. It gives detailed descriptions of the investigation, diagnosis and therapeutic pediatric GI endoscopy treatments with special attention to the differences between instruments used for adults and for pediatric patients. The advice is based on unique personal experience of thousands of endoscopic or colonoscopic procedures, written by a team of authors with experience in performing the diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures in children and infants of all ages. The key points of each step are accompanied by easy-to-follow color diagrams and a comprehensive atlas of endoscopic images, illustrating both normal and abnormal pathology, aiding and perfecting diagnosis and treatment. The step-by-step description of each procedure explains the purpose of each maneuvre, with much greater emphases on the practical aspects of diagnostics and therapeutic procedures to provide the best results and maximize patient safety. It looks at patient care before, during and after procedures and considers the new and less invasive Wireless Capsule Endoscopy options that will be less traumatic for the pediatric patient.