Think systematically and follow a logical sequence throughout the steps of diagnostic decisions with Decision-Making in Gastroenterology. This valuable resource is perfect for gastroenterologists and trainees, as well as?ER physicians, internists, family medicine physicians, and other specialists who need to make informed decisions about their patients' care on a day-to-day basis. Practical and easy to use, it's filled with diagnostic and treatment algorithms that provide easy-to-follow guidance when encountering patients whose clinical presentation is unfamiliar or complex, or whose treatment path is not completely certain. Each point-of-care algorithm represents a common GI or liver disorder or disease, and offers a concise visual representation that clearly guides you through the steps of efficient and effective decision making. INDICE: Part I: Symptoms and Signs Dysphagia Heartburn Chest pain Globus sensation Upper gastrointestinal bleeding Dyspepsia and upper abdominal pain Nausea and vomiting Abnormal liver chemistries Jaundice Portal hypertension (varices, ascites and hepatic hydrothorax, hepatorenal syndrome, portosystemic encephalopathy, pulmonary complications) Pruritis Obstructive jaundice Right upper quandrant pain Hemobilia Diarrhea Acute abdominal pain Chronic abdominal pain Bleeding from small intestinal source Abdominal distention, bloating, and pain Constipation Diarrhea Fecal incontinence Lower gastrointestinal bleeding Abdominal pain Part II: Specific GI Conditions Section 1: Esophagus Oropharyngeal disorders GERD Esophageal motility and functional disorders Barrett's esophagus Foreign body food impaction Esophageal injury Esophageal infections Neoplasms of the esophagus Esophageal ulcerations Eosinophilic esophagus Esophageal varices Systemic disorders involving the esophagus Section 2: Stomach and Duodenum Gastric mucosal disorders Peptic ulcer disease Neoplasms of the stomach and duodenum Gastric motility and functinal disorders Post-surgical conditions- bariatric Post-surgical conditions (bariatric/neoplasms) Section 3: Liver Iron overload (inherited disorder) Wilson's Disease (inherited disorder) Alpha-one antitrypsin deficiency (Inherited disorder) Cystic fibrosis (inherited disorder) Sickle cell hepatopathy (inherited disorder) Primary biliary cirrhosis (cholestatic) Primary sclerosing cholangitis (cholestatic) Secondary billiary cirrhosis (cholestatic) Hepatitis A Hepatitis B (acute and chronic) Hepatitis C (acute and chronic) Delta hepatitis Hepatitis E Autoimmune hepatitis Vascular liver disease Alcoholic liver disease nonalcoholic fatty liver disease Drug-induced liver disease Pregnancy-related liver disease Acute liver failure Neoplasms of the liver Liver abscess hepatic manifestations of systemic disease liver transplantation ( indications and complications) Surgical considerations for patients with liver disease extrahepatic manifestations in patients with liver disease Section 4: Biliary Tract Gallstone disease Gallbladder disease Bile duct diseases Billiary infections Neoplasms Billiary motility and functional disorders Section 5: Pancreas Malabsorption Ascites Duct disruptions Acute pancreatitis Chronic pancreatitis Neoplasms of the pancreas Section 5: Small Intestine Small bowel motility and functional disorders Small bowel infections Small bowel injury Eosinophilic gastroenteritis Crohn's disease of the small bowel (complications, extra-intestinal manifestations) Celiac disease Neoplasms of the small bowel Vascular disorders of the small bowel Section 6: Colon Colorectal motility and functional disorders Colorectal infections Colorectal injury Inflammatory bowel disease Microscopic colitis Ulcerative colitis Crohn's disease Drug-induced IBD Diverticular Disease (hemorrhage, Diverticulitis) Appendicitis Neoplasms of the colon and rectum Vascular disorders of the colon and rectum
- ISBN: 978-0-323-93246-2
- Editorial: Elsevier
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 320
- Fecha Publicación: 10/04/2024
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés