The GI doctor’s classic portable, clinically-focused and authoritative reference, revised and updated
The revised and updated fourth edition of Yamada’s Handbook of Gastroenterology focuses on the clinical aspects of patients presenting with gastrointestinal and liver disease. The book is a portable, quick reference tool designed to assist trainees and practicing gastroenterologists in the practical assessment and clinical management of patients. The Handbook is divided into two parts; the first is symptom focused and the second highlights diseases. Each chapter features key practice points, essentials of diagnosis, potential pitfalls and case studies. In addition, the book includes multiple choice questions and answers to enhance understanding.
The fourth edition includes updated clinical practice guidelines from National Societies (American Gastroenterological Association, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, American Association for the Study of Liver Disease and American College of Gastroenterology).
The new edition also offers many new photographs of endoscopic, radiographic and histopathologic images. This important resource:
- Contains both symptom- and disease-focused chapters, and covers all clinical conditions and symptoms likely to be encountered
- Presents case studies, practice points, essentials of diagnosis boxes, society guideline comparisons, and MCQs for self-assessment tailored to ABIM Board level
- Offers an abundance of management algorithms and flowcharts to help plot the best route for clinical care
- Includes a full-colour plate section
Written for gastroenterology, hepatology and internal medicine specialists, Yamada’s Handbook of Gastroenterology, Fourth Edition continues to offer a succinct guide for daily use on the wards and also as a resource for preparation for GI Boards and re-certification.
Table of Contents
Color Plates List vii
Preface ix
List of Abbreviations xi
Part 1 Approach to Patients with Gastrointestinal Symptoms or Signs
1 The Patient with Dysphagia or Odynophagia 3
2 The Patient with Heartburn or Chest Pain 13
3 The Patient with Gastrointestinal Bleeding 23
4 The Patient with Unexplained Weight Loss 37
5 The Patient with Nausea and Vomiting 47
6 The Patient with Abdominal Pain 57
7 The Patient with Gas and Bloating 69
8 The Patient with Ileus or Obstruction 79
9 The Patient with Constipation 89
10 The Patient with Diarrhea 99
11 The Patient with an Abdominal Mass 115
12 The Patient with Jaundice or Abnormal Liver Biochemical Tests 125
13 The Patient with Ascites 143
14 The Patient Requiring Nutritional Support 157
15 The Patient Requiring Endoscopic Procedures 171
Part 2 Specific Gastrointestinal Diseases
16 Motor Disorders of the Esophagus 187
17 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Eosinophilic Esophagitis 197
18 Esophageal Neoplasia 207
19 Disorders of Gastric Emptying 217
20 Acid Peptic Disorders 229
21 Functional Dyspepsia 239
22 Gastric Neoplasia 245
23 Celiac Disease 255
24 Short Bowel Syndrome 265
25 Small Intestinal Neoplasia 273
26 Diverticular Disease of the Colon 281
27 Irritable Bowel Syndrome 289
28 Inflammatory Bowel Disease 299
29 Colonic Neoplasia 317
30 Anorectal Diseases 327
31 Pancreatitis 335
32 Pancreatic Neoplasia 349
33 Biliary Tract Stones and Cysts 359
34 Viral Hepatitis 369
35 Genetic and Metabolic Diseases of the Liver 383
36 Cholestatic Liver Diseases 391
37 Alcoholic Liver Disease 401
38 Autoimmune Hepatitis 407
39 Complications of Cirrhosis 413
40 Primary Hepatic Neoplasms 423
41 Infections of the Gastrointestinal Tract 431
42 Gastrointestinal Vascular Lesions 447
43 Medical, Surgical, and Endoscopic Treatment of Obesity 457
44 Questions and Answers 463
Index 517
