Netter's Gastroenterology

Perfect for residents, generalists, medical students, nurses, and other healthcare professionals who need a practical, working knowledge of gastroenterology, Netter's Gastroenterology, 3rd Edition, provides a concise overview highlighted by unique, memorable Netter illustrations. This superb visual resource showcases the well-known work of Frank H. Netter, MD, and his successor, Carlos Machado, MD, a physician who has created clear, full-color illustrations in the Netter tradition. Up-to-date coverage of the full range of digestive diseases-including gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition- keeps you current with the latest information in the field.

Table of Contents:

SECTION I

ESOPHAGUS

        Anatomy of the Esophagus and the Foregut

        Congenital Anomalies of the Esophagus

        Deglutition

        Benign Disease of Esophagus

        Esophageal Diverticula

        Foreign Bodies in the Esophagus

        Caustic Injury of the Esophagus

        Esophageal Varicosities

        Esophageal Rupture and Perforation

        Eosinophilic Esophagitis

        GERD

        Sliding and Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernias Types 1, 2, and 3

        Esophageal Motility Disorders

        Neoplastic Disease of the Esophagus

        SECTION II

        STOMACH AND DUODENUM

        Anatomy of the Stomach and Duodenum

        Gastric Secretion

        Factors Influencing Gastric Activity

        Role of the Stomach in Digestion

        Gastric Acid Secretion Tests: Hydrochloric Acid and Gastrin

        Effect of Drugs on Gastric Function

        Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy

        Coated Tongue, Halitosis, and Thrush

        Aerophagia and Eructation

        Motility of the Stomach

        Gastroparesis and Gastric Motility Disorders

        Pyloric Obstruction and the Effects of Vomiting

        Nausea and Vomiting

        Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis

        Diverticula of the Stomach and Gastrointestinal Prolapse

        Diverticula of the Duodenum

        Dyspepsia, Functional Dyspepsia, and Nonulcer Dyspepsia

        Helicobacter pylori Infection

        Gastritis: General, Erosive and Acute

        Peptic Ulcer Disease

        Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding

        Therapeutic Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

        Benign Tumors of the Stomach and GISTs

        Gastrintestinal Lymphoma and Mucosa-Associated Lymphoid Tissue

        Cancers of the Stomach

        Tumors of the Duodenum

        Principles of Gastric Surgery

        Postgastrectomy Complications: Partial Gastrectomy

        Effects of Total Gastrectomy

        SECTION III

        Abdominal wall

        Anatomy of the Abdominal Wall and Inguinal Region

        Peritoneum and Related Diseases

        Mesenteric Ischemia and other Vascular Lesions

        Alimentary Tract Obstruction and Intestinal Injuries

        Abdominal wall and abdominal cavity hernias

        Abdominal Cavity Access: Open Laparotomy, Laparoscopy, and Robotic access

        SECTION IV

        SMALL INTESTINE

        Anatomy of the Small Intestine

        Secretory, Digestive, and Absorptive Functions of the Small Intestine

        Gastrointestinal Hormones and Neurotransmitters

        Imaging of the Small Intestine

        Visceral Reflexes

        Congenital Abnormalities of the Small Intestine

        Meckel Diverticulum

        Diverticula of the Small Intestine

        Motility and Dysmotility of the Small Intestine

        Obstruction and Ileus of the Small Intestine

        Chronic Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction

        Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders

        Evaluation of the Small Bowel

        Lactose, Fructose, and Sucrose Intolerance

        Diarrhea

        Celiac Disease and Malabsorption

        Whipple Disease

        Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth

        Short Bowel Syndrome

        Food Allergy

        Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis

        Intussusception of the Small Intestine

        Benign Tumors of the Small Intestine

        Malignant Tumors of the Small Intestine

        Carcinoid Syndrome and Neuroendocrine Tumors

        Ileostomy, Colostomy, and Gastroenteric Stromas

        SECTION V

        COLON, RECTUM, AND ANUS

        Anatomy of the Colon, Rectum, and Anus

        Secretory, Digestive, and Absorptive Functions of the Colon and Colonic Flora

        Probiotics, Prebiotics and the Microbiota

        Anoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy, and Colonoscopy

        Laparoscopy and Laparotomy

        Stool Examination

        Intestinal Bleeding

        Motility and Dysmotility of the Large Intestine

        Normal Defecation and Pathophysiology of Fecal Incontinence

        Constipation

        Effects of Drugs on the Colon

        Megacolon and Hirschsprung Disease

        Volvulus, Sigmoid and Cecum

        Diseases of the Appendix: Inflammation, Mucocele, and Tumors

        Diverticulosis

        Ulcerative Colitis

        Ileostomy and Colostomy

        Pouch Anal Anastomosis and Pouchitis

        Differentiating Features of Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease

        Crohn’s Disease and Complications and Surgical Therapy

        Perianal Disease in Crohn’s Disease

        Drug Therapy for Inflammatory Bowel Disease

        Microscopic Colitis (Lymphocytic or Collagenous Colitis)

        Neoplasms of the Large Bowel: Colonic Polyps and Colon Cancer

        Familial Adenomatous Polyposis and Polyposis Syndromes

        Rectal Cancer

        Hemorrhoids

        Rectal Prolapse and Procidentia

        Anal Fissure, Pruritus Ani, Papillitis, and Cryptitis

        Anorectal Abscess and Fistula

        Lymphogranuloma Venereum and Sexually Transmitted Proctitis

        Fecal Incontinence

        SECTION VI

        INFECTIOUS AND PARASITIC DISEASES OF THE ALIMENTARY TRACT

        Human Immunodeficiency Virus and the Gastrointestinal Tract

        Infectious Esophagitis

        Typhoid Fever (Paratyphoid Fever, Enteric Fever)

        Food Poisoning and Enteric Pathogens

        Clostridium difficile and Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea

        Gastrointestinal Tuberculosis

        Abdominal Actinomycosis

        Amebiasis

        Giardia lamblia and Other Protozoan Infections

        Intestinal Helminths: Trichuriasis

        Enterobiasis

        Ascariasis

        Strongyloidiasis

        Hookworm Disease (Necatoriasis and Ancylostomiasis)

        Tapeworms (Cestodes)

        Other Helminth Infections: Trichinella spiralis and Flukes

        SECTION VII

        PANCREAS

        Development and Anatomy of the Pancreas

        Pancreatic Ducts and Exocrine and Endocrine Organs

        Pancreatic Physiology

        Cystic Fibrosis

        Acute Pancreatitis

        Chronic Pancreatitis

        Pancreatic Cancer

        Cystic Neoplasms of the Pancreas

        Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors (Islet Cell Tumors)

        SECTION VIII

        GALLBLADDER AND BILE DUCTS

        Anatomy and Function of the Gallbladder

        Gallstone

        Acute Cholecystiti

        Cholecystitis: Complications

        C. S. Pitchumoni

        Chronic Cholecystitis

        Choledocholithiasis and Cholangitis

        Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction

        Preiampullary Cancer

        Gallbladder Carcinoma

        Cholangiocarcinoma

        SECTION IX

        LIVER

        Anatomy of the Liver

        Liver Function Tests

        Prothrombin Formation

        Bilirubin and Bile Acid Metabolism

        Clinical Manifestations of Cirrhosis

        Physical Diagnosis of Liver Disease

        Causes of Portal Hypertension

        Ascites

        Hepatic Encephalopathy

        Hepatorenal Syndrome

        Variceal Bleeding

        Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt

        Liver Biopsy

        Hepatic Necrosis

        Cirrhosis

        Imaging Studies of the Liver

        Alcoholic Liver Disease

        Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Seatohepatitis

        Extrahepatic Biliary Obstruction

        Primary Biliary Cirrhosis

        Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis

        Autoimmune Hepatitis

        Acute Viral Hepatitis (Hepatitis A, D, E)

        Hepatitis B

        Hepatitis C

        Hepatitis Caused by Other Viruses

        Hepatotoxicity

        Disorders of Bilirubin Transport

        a-Antitrypsin Deficiency

        Hereditary Hemochromatosis

        Liver Disease in Pregnancy

        Benign Liver Tumors

        Granulomatous Liver Diseases

        Wilson Disease

        Hepatocellular Carcinoma

        Liver Transplantation

        Other Infections of the Liver: Amebiasis, Spirochetes, Actinomycosis, Echicoccosis, Schistosomiasis

        Vascular Disorders of the Liver

        Bile Duct Cancer

        Metastatic Cancer

        Hepatic Trauma

        SECTION X

        NUTRITION AND GASTROINTESTINAL DISEASE

        Dietary and Nutritional Assessment

        Macronutrients and Energy

        Micronutrient and Vitamin Deficiency

        Enteral Nutrition

        Dietary Fiber

        Parenteral Nutrition

        Malnutrition

        Obesity and Its Treatment

        Gastrointestinal Diseases Related to Nutrition