Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures in Gastroenterology: An Illustrated Guide is a comprehensive volume describing procedures for the gastrointestinal tract in a simple way. Artistic illustrations are provided to educate the physician about procedures, and to provide not only clear descriptions of the changes in the anatomy and physiology, but also to provide advice on medical management of the post-procedure patient. Clear, detailed, artist-rendered illustrations of the anatomy are included as well as appro¬priate, radiological images. Chapters describe in detail the indications, contraindications, anatomical alterations, and physiological alter¬ations that result from various operations and procedures. Comparisons between alternative operations, complications, medical management issues, and costs are also discussed. Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures in Gastroenterology: An Illustrated Guide is a unique volume, written primarily for primary care physicians and general internists. It is also suitable for medical students, residents, nurses and nurse practi¬tioners, nutritionists, dietitians and various subspecialists, who take care of patients with gastrointestinal disorders.

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Esophageal Strictures and Endoscopic Management.- Endoscopic Management of Barrett's Esophagus.- Gastrointestinal Tract Stenting.- Non-variceal Gastrointestinal Bleeding.- Endoscopic Management of Acute Variceal Bleeding.- Argon Plasma Coagulation.- Endoscopic Mucosal Resection.- Enteral Nutrition: From Formulations to Delivery.- Capsule Endoscopy.- Double Balloon Enteroscopy.- Sphincterotomy and Stents in Benign and Malignant Disorders and Biliary ERCP.- The Use of Spy Glass Direct Visualization System in the Management of Pancreato-Biliary Disease.- Endoscopic Drainage of Pancreatic Fluid Collections.- Endoscopic Management of Pancreatic Pseudocysts.- EUS-Guided Drainage of Pelvic Abscesses.- Technique of Endoscopic Ultrasound Guided Fine Needle Aspiration (EUS-FNA).- The Role of Endoscopic Ultrasound in Pain Management.- Colonoscopic Polypectomy.- Acute Colonic Bleeding.- Complications and Their Risk Factors in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.- Documentation and Description of Endoscopic Procedures.- Ultrasound-Guided/Assisted Percutaneous Liver Biopsy.