Recent Advances in Pediatrics, Special Vol. 23: Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition

Description

Special Volume 23 of Recent Advances in Pediatricsis a compilation of reviews bringing trainees and physicians fully up to date with key developments in paediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition.

Divided into four sections, Part 1 discusses issues in paediatric gastroenterology such as irritable bowel syndrome, celiac disease, abdominal pain and
gastrointestinal endoscopy. Part 2 examines hepatologic disorders that may be encountered in children, including acute liver failure, viral hepatitis and liver transplantation.

Parts 3 and 4 cover nutrition and pharmacotherapy. Presented in an easy to follow format, Special Volume 23 follows a multidisciplinary approach. Each chapter finishes with a summary of key learning points and extensive references for further reading. Clinical photographs, illustrations and tables enhance learning.

Key points

• New, updated volume presenting latest developments in paediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition
• Multidisciplinary approach, easy to follow format
• Extensive references and key learning points summarised in each chapter
• Includes contributions from experts in London, Liverpool and California

Table of Contents

Section 1: Gastroenterology
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Helicobacter pyloriin Children
Recurrent Abdominal Pain
Diarrheal Diseases
Antibiotic-associated Diarrhea
Celiac Disease
Abdominal Tuberculosis
Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Constipation
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy in Children
 
Section 2: Hepatology
Viral Hepatitis
Acute Liver Failure
Portal Hypertension
Approach to Ascites
Neonatal Cholestasis
Liver Abscess
Chronic Liver Disease in Children
Metabolic Liver Diseases
Pediatric Liver Transplantation
Acute Pancreatitis in Children
 
Section 3: Nutrition
Dietary Management of Diarrhea
Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food
 
Section 4: Therapeutics
Pharmacotherapy in Pediatric Gastroenterology
Probiotics

Suraj Gupte MD FIAP
Professor and Head, Postgraduate Department of Paediatrics, Mamata Medical College and Mamata General and Super specialty Hospitals, Khammam, Andhra Pradesh, India