| Preface |
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| Contributors |
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| PART I: Gastroenterology Trainee's Survival Guide |
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| A: Refresher course in basic gastroenterology |
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Eliciting the Gastrointestinal History |
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3 | (6) |
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Examination of the Gastrointestinal System |
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9 | (32) |
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Clinical Anatomy of the Gastrointestinal Tract |
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15 | (10) |
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25 | (16) |
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| B: Dealing with inpatient consultations/referrals |
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Gastrointestinal Problems in Patients with Metabolic and Endocrine Disorders |
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41 | (14) |
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Gastrointestinal Problems in Haematology Patients |
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55 | (16) |
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Gastrointestinal Problems in Patients with Rheumatological and Connective Tissue Diseases |
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71 | (14) |
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Gastrointestinal Problems in the Immunocompromised |
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85 | (18) |
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Gastrointestinal Problems in Neurological Patients |
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103 | (12) |
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Gastrointestinal Problems on the Obstetric Unit |
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115 | (12) |
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| C: Selected procedures |
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Endoscopy for Gastrointestinal Emergencies |
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127 | (40) |
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| PART II: Managing Gastroenterology Inpatients |
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Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding |
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139 | (10) |
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Management of Variceal Bleeding |
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149 | (18) |
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Lower Gastrointestinal and Occult Bleeding |
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167 | (4) |
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171 | (6) |
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177 | (20) |
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197 | (8) |
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Management of Severe Inflammatory Bowel Disease |
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205 | (16) |
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Biliary Colic and Cholangitis |
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221 | (30) |
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Gastrointestinal Malignancy |
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225 | (16) |
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Diagnosis and Treatment of Hepatocellular Carcinoma |
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241 | (10) |
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Ascites and Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis |
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251 | (16) |
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Intestinal Failure and Enterocutaneous Fistulae |
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267 | (6) |
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273 | (32) |
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287 | (10) |
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297 | (8) |
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Acute Alcoholic Hepatitis |
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305 | (10) |
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| PART III: A Problem-Based Approach to Gastroenterology Outpatients |
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315 | (6) |
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321 | (10) |
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Dyspepsia and Gastroesophageal Reflux |
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331 | (12) |
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The Irritable Bowel Syndrome |
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343 | (8) |
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351 | (6) |
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357 | (10) |
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Postgastrectomy Disorders |
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367 | (4) |
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Malabsorption and Weight Loss |
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371 | (12) |
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383 | (10) |
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393 | (6) |
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Colorectal Cancer Screening and Surveillance |
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399 | (10) |
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409 | (16) |
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Managing Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Outpatients |
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425 | (20) |
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Motility Disorders of the Oesophagus and Stomach |
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445 | (10) |
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Gastrointestinal Aspects of Excess Alcohol Consumption |
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455 | (6) |
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461 | (10) |
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Helicobacter pylori: Diagnosis and Management |
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471 | (14) |
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485 | (18) |
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Abnormal Liver Function Test in an Asyptomatic Patient |
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503 | (4) |
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507 | (10) |
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| PART IV: Procedures and Investigations in Gastroenterology |
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The Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Unit: Information for Users |
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517 | (18) |
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Laser Therapy and Photodynamic Therapy |
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535 | (10) |
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Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography |
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545 | (4) |
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Liver Biopsy Indications and Procedure |
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549 | (4) |
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Ultrasound for Gastroenterologists |
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553 | (28) |
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Radiological and Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Gastrointestinal Tract |
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581 | (10) |
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Investigation of Gastrointestinal Motility |
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591 | (4) |
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595 | (6) |
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Nuclear Medicine in Gastroenterology |
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601 | (14) |
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| Appendix: Gastroenterology Training in Europe |
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615 | (10) |
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| Index |
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