Pediatric Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease

Pediatric Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease, 6th Edition, is the leading text in the field, with experienced editors and global renowned contributors providing definitive guidance on diagnosis and treatment. It includes an enhanced art program, board review-style questions, and algorithms for diagnostic, screening, and treatment information.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 1218 pages
\n Publication date: 06 October 2020
\n Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
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Pediatric Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease, 6th Edition, is the leading text in the field, offering comprehensive coverage of this rapidly evolving area. Written by experienced editors Drs. Robert Wyllie, Jeffrey S. Hyams, and Marsha Kay, along with renowned contributors, this edition provides definitive guidance on diagnosis and treatment.

The book features an enhanced art program with full-color anatomical figures, clinical photos, and other illustrations throughout, enhancing the understanding of complex concepts. A new chapter on fecal transplantation (FCT) covers donor and recipient screening, preparation, delivery, follow-up, and safety considerations, as well as its investigative uses for disorders such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and D-lactic acidosis.

To prepare for certification and recertification, the book includes over 400 board review-style questions, answers, and rationales, with 30% new to this edition. Detailed diagrams accurately illustrate complex concepts and offer at-a-glance recognition of disease processes. Numerous algorithms provide quick and easy retrieval of diagnostic, screening, and treatment information.

The book also provides up-to-date information on indigenous flora and the gut microbiome, clinical correlations to treatment, and advancements in liver transplantation, including split liver transplantation (SLT) and living donor liver transplantation (LDLT). Key procedures such as esophagogastroduodenoscopy, colonoscopy, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, capsule endoscopy, and small bowel enteroscopy are detailed, along with gastrointestinal pathology.

The enhanced eBook version included with purchase enhances the reading experience with interactive features, multimedia content, and links to relevant websites.

With its comprehensive coverage, expert guidance, and state-of-the-art illustrations, Pediatric Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease, 6th Edition, remains an essential resource for pediatricians, gastroenterologists, and other healthcare professionals involved in the care of children with gastrointestinal and liver disorders.

\n Weight: 2472g\n
Dimension: 288 x 225 x 46 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780323672931\n
Edition number: 6 Revised edition\n