9781639271382
Jason Long
American Medical Publishers
English
2021
Gastroenterology
257
$ 172
The branch of medicine which focuses on the digestive system and its disorders is referred to as gastroenterology. The focus of this specialty are the diseases affecting the gastrointestinal tract that consists of the organs along the alimentary canal from mouth to anus. A number of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures are performed in this field such as colonoscopy, esophagogastroduodenoscopy, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, endoscopic ultrasound and liver biopsy. Hepatology is the branch of medicine that encompasses the study of liver, gallbladder, biliary tree, and pancreas as well as management of their disorders. It is considered to be a sub-specialty of gastroenterology. The major focus areas of hepatology are the complications which are caused by viral hepatitis and alcohol consumption. This book is a compilation of chapters that discuss the most vital concepts and emerging trends in gastroenterology and hepatology. It elucidates new techniques and their applications in a multidisciplinary manner. This book aims to equip students and experts with advanced topics and upcoming concepts in this area.