Diseases of the Pancreas and Biliary Tract (Fast Facts) - Softcover

Neoptolemos, John P.; Bhutani, Manoop S., M.D.

9781903734742: Diseases of the Pancreas and Biliary Tract (Fast Facts)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1903734746 ISBN 13: 9781903734742

Publisher: Health Pr, 2006

The various disorders of the pancreas and biliary tree described in this new text will be encountered in any primary care practice. For example, gallstones are prevalent worldwide and a significant cause of morbidity and mortality; gallbladder carcinoma is the fifth most common gastrointestinal cancer in the USA, and at least 45,000 North Americans will die every year from diseases of the pancreas. This book provides expert and clear guidance on the diagnosis and management of the disorders that affect these systems and is an invaluable addition to the reference resources of the primary care team. Written by two of the world's pre-eminent specialists Highly detailed step-by-step guide to the clinical features, diagnosis, surgical and pharmacological treatments, management of complications and future trends in the management of all major pancreatic disorders Comprehensively illustrated to aid diagnosis and explain treatment techniques. All chapters conclude with key points and up-to-the-minute references . Contents: Diseases of the gallbladder; Bile duct stone disease (choledocholithiasis); Bile duct tumors; Unusual disorders of the biliary tree; Dysfunctional disorders of the sphincter of Oddi complex and gallbladder; Hereditary pancreatitis; Acute pancreatitis; Chronic pancreatitis; Pancreatic cancer; Unusual tumors of the pancreas and ampulla of Vater.

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About the Author:

Manoop S Bhutani, Professor of Medicine Co-Director, Center for Endoscopic Research, Training and Innovation Director, Center for Endoscopic Ultrasound University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston Texas, USA and John P Neoptolemos, MA MB BCHIR MD FRCS Professor of Surgery and Head of the Institute of Cancer Studies University of Liverpool Division of Surgery and Oncology Royal Liverpool and University Hospital, UK.

Review:

'I strongly recommend this book as a resource for the busy healthcare professional, both during their training and in practice. It would be a valuable asset for medical students and residents trying to learn about pancreatic and biliary tract diseases during their training.' --Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology, 2007

'This is a well-written, easy to read, quick reference to diseases of the pancreas and biliary tract for physicians in training or general practitioners. The quality of the illustrations and tables is very good, enhancing the learning experience. Some of the topics are explained in a very simple but complete way, making it a very good source of reference'. --Doody's Review

'I think it is a wonderful addition to the literature in a number of ways. It is concise and thought through. The graphics are especially helpful. The information is succinct - and yet presented in a very integrated manner.' --Pancreatica.org (Lorenzen Cancer Foundation

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