The Gastrointestinal System at a Glance

Description

This concise introduction to the gastrointestinal system strives to encapsulate the fundamental facts and principles of this rapidly growing and changing subject area. Written by experienced clinicians and teachers, the text covers the basic concepts of both the basic science surrounding the GI system and the basics of clinical practice in an accessible, lucid format

Now fully supported by a companion website containing interactive multiple choice questions and digital flashcards, The Gastrointestinal System at a Glance provides a useful revision aid for medical and allied health students and will provide a valuable insight for anyone seeking a comprehensive and concise guide to this subject area.

Everything you need to know about the gastrointestinal system – at a Glance!

Features

Ideal for consolidating learning, use on clinical attachments and for presentations and tutorials

• Integrated approach, combining basic science with clinical practice
• Each disease is presented with a memorable illustrated summary of the relevant clinical presentations
• New chapters on gastroenterological pharmacy and embryology of the GI tract
• Includes case studies and full colour

Table of Contents

• Preface
• Acknowledgements
• List of abbreviations
• Introduction and overview
• Part 1 Structure and function
• 1 Mouth and teeth
• 2 Salivary glands
• 3 Tongue and pharynx
• 4 Oesophagus
• 5 Stomach
• 6 Duodenum
• 7 Pancreas
• 8 Liver
• 9 Biliary system
• 10 Hepatic portal system
• 11 Jejunum and ileum
• 12 Caecum and appendix
• 13 Colon
• 14 Rectum and anus
• Part 2 Integrated function
• 15 Embryology
• 16 Enteric motility
• 17 Enteric endocrine system
• 18 Enteric and autonomic nerves
• 19 Mucosal immune system
• 20 Digestion and absorption
• 21 Digestion of carbohydrates, proteins and fats
• 22 Digestion of vitamins and minerals
• 23 Nutrition
• 24 Fluid and electrolyte balance
• 25 Hepatic metabolic function
• 26 Hepatic synthetic function
• 27 Hepatic detoxification and excretion
• Part 3 Disorders and diseases
• 28 Nausea and vomiting
• 29 Diarrhoea
• 30 Constipation
• 31 Functional disorders and irritable bowel syndrome
• 32 Gastro-oesophageal reflux and hiatus hernia
• 33 Peptic ulcer and Helicobacter pylori
• 34 Gastroenteritis and food poisoning
• 35 Gastrointestinal system infections
• 36 Ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease
• 37 Coeliac disease
• 38 Obesity and malnutrition
• 39 Colon and rectal cancer
• 40 Gastrointestinal, pancreatic and liver tumours
• 41 Haemorrhoids and anorectal disease
• 42 Gallstones and pancreatitis
• 43 Hepatitis and acute liver disease
• 44 Cirrhosis and chronic liver disease
• Part 4 Diagnosis and treatment
• 45 History, examination and tests
• 46 Diagnostic endoscopy
• 47 Therapeutic endoscopy
• 48 Radiology and imaging
• 49 Functional tests
• 50 Pharmacotherapy
• 51 Gastrointestinal surgery
• Index

Author

Satish Keshav, Director, Centre for Gastroenterology, Royal Free Hospital and University College Medical School, London