Current Progress in Gastroenterology Research (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9798887400358)

Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine which deals with the digestive system and its disorders. The focus of this speciality is the diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which includes the organs from mouth to anus as well as alimentary canal. The common diseases that are handled under this medical speciality include colorectal cancer, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), malignant tumours, gastric and duodenal ulcers, inflammatory bowel diseases, and rectal disorders. There are several diagnostic and therapeutic procedures performed under this field, such as endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), liver biopsy, colonoscopy, esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) and endoscopic ultrasound (EUS). Advanced endoscopy which is a sub-specialty of gastroenterology, focuses on advanced endoscopic techniques for treating gastrointestinal, pancreatic and hepatobiliary diseases. This book explores all the important aspects of gastroenterology in the modern day. The topics included herein are of utmost significance and bound to provide incredible insights to readers. The extensive content of this book provides the readers with a thorough understanding of the progress in research within this discipline.

Author: Phillip Lawson
ISBN-10: 8887400350
ISBN-13: 9798887400358
Publisher: American Medical Publishers
Language: English
Published: 09/19/2023
Pages: 253
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.94lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.63d