{"product_id":"the-gastrointestinal-system-at-a-glance-isbn-9781405150910","title":"The Gastrointestinal System at a Glance","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis concise introduction to the gastrointestinal system encapsulates the fundamental facts and principles of this rapidly growing and changing specialty. Written by experienced clinicians and teachers, the text covers the basic concepts of both the science surrounding the gastrointestinal system and the basics of clinical practice in an accessible, lucid format.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNow fully supported by a companion website at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ataglanceseries.com\/gastro\"\u003ewww.ataglanceseries.com\/gastro\u003c\/a\u003e containing interactive MCQs and downloadable digital flashcards, \u003ci\u003eThe Gastrointestinal System at a Glance\u003c\/i\u003e is the ideal revision aid for medical and allied health students, and provides valuable insight for anyone seeking a comprehensive and concise guide to this subject area.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFully revised and updated to include further coverage of diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, revised liver chapters and a new chapter on embryology\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNow in full colour throughout\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupported by a companion website containing interactive self-assessment and digital flashcards - perfect for both study and revision\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides an integrated approach to both the basic and clinical science of this core specialty\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eList of abbreviations 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction and overview 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1 Structure and function\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Mouth and teeth 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Salivary glands 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Tongue and pharynx 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Oesophagus 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Stomach 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Duodenum 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Pancreas 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Liver 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Biliary system 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Hepatic portal system 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Jejunum and ileum 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Caecum and appendix 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Colon 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 Rectum and anus 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2 Integrated function\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 Embryology 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 Enteric motility 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17 Enteric endocrine system 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18 Enteric and autonomic nerves 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19 Mucosal immune system 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20 Digestion and absorption 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21 Digestion of carbohydrates, proteins and fats 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22 Digestion of vitamins and minerals 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23 Nutrition 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24 Fluid and electrolyte balance 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25 Hepatic metabolic function 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26 Hepatic synthetic function 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e27 Hepatic detoxification and excretion 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3 Disorders and diseases\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e28 Nausea and vomiting 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e29 Diarrhoea 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e30 Constipation 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e31 Functional disorders and irritable bowel syndrome 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e32 Gastro-oesophageal reflux and hiatus hernia 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e33 Peptic ulcer and \u003ci\u003eHelicobacter pylori \u003c\/i\u003e74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e34 Gastroenteritis and food poisoning 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e35 Gastrointestinal system infections 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e36 Ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e37 Coeliac disease 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e38 Obesity and malnutrition 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e39 Colon and rectal cancer 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e40 Gastrointestinal, pancreatic and liver tumours 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e41 Haemorrhoids and anorectal disease 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e42 Gallstones and pancreatitis 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e43 Hepatitis and acute liver disease 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e44 Cirrhosis and chronic liver disease 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4 Diagnosis and treatment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e45 History, examination and tests 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e46 Diagnostic endoscopy 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e47 Therapeutic endoscopy 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e48 Radiology and imaging 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e49 Functional tests 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e50 Pharmacotherapy 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e51 Gastrointestinal surgery 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 112\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSatish Keshav\u003c\/b\u003e is a Consultant Gastroenterologist at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, UK\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdam Bailey\u003c\/b\u003e is a Consultant Gastroenterologist at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, UK\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis concise introduction to the gastrointestinal system encapsulates the fundamental facts and principles of this rapidly growing and changing specialty. 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