Gastroenterology Handbook: Diagnosis and Management of Gastrointestinal Diseases - Pathophysiology, Clinical Evaluation, and Evidence-Based Therapeuti (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798182092753)

Discover the Essential Companion for Mastering Gastroenterology

In the fast-paced world of internal medicine, having a reliable, resident-focused guide to gastrointestinal and liver diseases is invaluable. Gastroenterology Handbook: Diagnosis and Management of Gastrointestinal Diseases - Pathophysiology, Clinical Evaluation, and Evidence-Based Therapeutics for Internal Medicine Residents (2026 Edition) by Dr. William C. Touchette, MD, PhD, FACP, FCCM delivers exactly that - a clear, concise, and comprehensive resource that bridges foundational science with the latest clinical evidence.

Spanning 66 focused chapters and five practical appendices, this handbook distills complex topics into actionable insights optimized for wards, consults, and board preparation. It combines rigorous pathophysiology with high-yield clinical pearls, diagnostic algorithms, management hierarchies, and 2026 therapeutic updates.

What the Book Covers:

• Core foundations: GI anatomy, physiology, motility, and microbiome science
• Esophageal, gastric, small bowel, colonic, and anorectal disorders with practical diagnostics and therapeutics
• Liver diseases: Viral hepatitis, cirrhosis, alcoholic and metabolic liver disease, and transplantation
• Advanced endoscopy, procedures, and emerging technologies including AI-assisted diagnostics
• Nutrition, critical care GI issues, oncology, ethics, and quality metrics
• Special sections on IBD, motility disorders, infectious diseases, and precision medicine

Whether you are a resident navigating your first GI rotation, preparing for boards, or a practicing physician seeking a trusted reference, this handbook equips you with the knowledge, confidence, and humanistic perspective needed to deliver outstanding care to patients with gastrointestinal diseases.

Your trusted guide to excellence in gastroenterology.