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Written in a quick-review format perfect for the busy student and clinician, this Second Edition stands as the most illustrative and in-depth guide available to prepare for the gastroenterology board and recertification exams.Supplying readers with an armamentarium of case-based presentations, 200 quality images, and more than 400 references for further study, this book spans the clinical entities most likely to be encountered in everyday practice and provides all one needs to know for testing on gastroenterology, hepatology, and related topics.

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Helpful resource
This review is definitely worth using to prepare for the GI boards. It is as well organized and comprehensive as any one source could be. I found it very useful and even answered questions that I remembered reviewing exactly from this book. However, I would recommend a supplementary review source as well, especially for color plates of histology andexamples of esophageal manometry and pH monitor readings etc. Overall, a good source.

This is all you need
I can't tell you how valuable this single resource is. The text is imminently readable and the info is right on the money. I felt like I was drowning in a sea of confusing resources until I locked on to this book. Using it alone, with no other study aid, I passed the boards. I strongly recommend this book to anyone taking the GI boards or the recert exam. Tremendously helpful. ... Read more

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A comprehensive, clinically focused reference covering all the important gastrointestinal, hepatic, biliary, and pancreatic diseases. Now with 13 completely revised chapters, the Second Edition features up-to-date, cost-effective diagnostic approaches and therapeutic strategies. ... Read more

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Great office "partner"
As a solo general surgeon just out of residency, I have found this text very helpful in constructing DDx and planning Tx. And, with no GI doc in town, I've found myself handling work-ups that they generally would handle such as chronic diarrhea, dysphagia or IBS.It helps me quickly and efficiently find an answer to a problem patient, whether it be in the office or after an EGD or colonoscopy that reveals unexpected/unfamiliar findings. ... Read more

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Why waste time guessing at what you need to know for the gastroenterology and hepatology board exam? Maximize your exam preparation time with this quick-hit question and answer review. The unique question and single-answer format eliminates the guesswork associated with traditional multiple-choice Q&A reviews and reinforces only the correct answers you'll need to know on exam day. Emphasis is placed on distilling key facts and clinical pearls essential for exam success. Great for certification and re-certification, this high-yield review for the boards is the perfect compliment to larger texts for intense, streamlined review in the days and weeks before your exam. ... Read more

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Thoroughly revised and updated, the second edition of this pocket-sized handbook provides comprehensive, concise, evidence-based information on the diagnosis and treatment of GI disease. The Little Black Book of Gastroenterology is a convenient resource offering quick access to vital information and makes a great reference for solving pressing problems on the ward or in the clinic. ... Read more

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FANTASTIC!!!
This book is an amazing little fountain of knowledge to have at your fingertips during clerkship year.I only discovered the Little Black Book series as a fourth year med student, and I so wish I had known about them earlier.They would have saved me a lot of time and made coming up with differentials, workup, etc. MUCH easier.

The book starts out with presenting GI symptoms, then goes through each part of the GI system: esophagus, stomach, pancreas, liver, etc. -- detailing every conceivable problem in an extremely clear, consise way.For each disease you get the cause, epidemiolgy, pathophysiology, symptoms, course, complications, DIFFERENTIAL (this is key!!!), lab & radiographic findings, workup, and treatment.Complete with references.

The whole book is so well-written and easy to use.I can't say enough good things about it.Best of all - IT FITS IN YOUR WHITE COAT POCKET.It is perfect to just carry with you and read when you're standing around doing nothing in the hospital -- or peek into quickly just before rounds when you have to present a patient and need some fast help.This book has it all -- thanks, Dr. Hay!

The whole series is a cut above the whole slew of review books out there.These are different -- it's like having the exact information from Up-to-Date that you need in your pocket.Well worth every cent. ... Read more

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This practical handbook presents the essential clinical information from Yamada's Textbook of Gastroenterology, Fourth Edition in a format that is ideal for rapid reference and review. A consistent, easy-to-follow template is used for symptom-oriented and disease-oriented chapters, and crucial information is presented in tables, flow charts, and lists. The first 20 chapters focus on approaches to patients with various symptoms and cover differential diagnosis, workup, and management. Subsequent chapters focus on diseases and discuss epidemiology, etiology, clinical features, testing, and management. This edition includes several new chapters on liver diseases. Also included are chapters on endoscopy and imaging procedures. ... Read more

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Good Book
Excellent book for both medicine and Gi specialty.
Wish to have an ebook version, such as Palm version.

Great Book,!
I enjoyed reading somepapers from this book and it was soo great andvery interesting for me as a new gastroenterologist it helped me a lot.

I prefer and to other doctors to have this book,Best regards,

Una buena vista rapida a gastro.
tiene un buen enfoque de pacientes en los primeros capitulos. Despues los capitulos por enfermedades te ubican bien. Es facil de leer y entender.

Tiene datos practicos y perlas de ves en cuando.

Utilizalopara repazar rapido o para llevarlo de un lado a otro, pero si de verdadquieres aprender gastro necesitas un tratado del tema.

Pero no piensesque te va entrar en un bolsillo, es para llevar en la maleta. Deberianeditarlo un poco mas chico. ... Read more

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Prepared by residents and chief residents with senior faculty advisors at the Washington University School of Medicine, this handbook is a current, concise, and easily accessible quick reference on the common problems that a gastroenterologist encounters on a daily basis. It covers both inpatient and outpatient approaches with the same front-lines practicality as the world-famous Washington Manual(R) of Medical Therapeutics. The book contains separate symptom-oriented and disease-oriented sections and covers a wide range of acute and chronic problems, including irritable bowel syndrome, acute liver disease, cirrhosis, and pancreatic disorders. A chapter on gastrointestinal procedures is included. This handbook is also available electronically for handheld computers. See PDA listing for details. The Washington Manual(R) is a registered mark belonging to Washington University in St. Louis to which international legal protection applies. The mark is used in this publication by LWW under license from Washington University. ... Read more

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Overall decent review
Have skimmed over this guide and it seems to have most of the essentials needed for the rotating resident/med student on a GI service. The approach to specific symptoms (part I) was very well done and has a lot of helpful information. The approach to specific diseases section (part II) was decent but I must say the section on small bowel disorders was extremely sparse and needs to be expanded. For example the author cites many things on the differential dx for small bowel malabsorbtion, but only celiac disease and short bowel syndrome are explained and these only in minimal depth. Would hope 2nd edition will add to this section. ... Read more

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Thoroughly revised and updated for its Fourth Edition, this Spiral(R) Manual is a practical quick-reference guide to the diagnosis and management of all gastrointestinal problems--from common complaints such as intestinal gas to life-threatening diseases such as cancer and AIDS. Chapters written in an easy-to-scan outline format cover the approach to the patient, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, nutritional assessment and management, gastroenterologic emergencies, and specific complaints and disorders. Highlights of this Fourth Edition include an expanded obesity chapter, major updates on inflammatory bowel disease and irritable bowel syndrome, new treatments for viral hepatitis, and endoscopic treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease. ... Read more

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The Year Book of Gastroenterology brings you abstracts of the articles that reported the year's breakthrough developments in gastroenterology, carefully selected from more than 500 journals worldwide. Expert commentaries evaluate the clinical importance of each article and discuss its application to your practice. There's no faster or easier way to stay informed! Abstracts from the year's most important articles from hundreds of journals are included in chapters on motility disorders, inflammatory bowel disease, liver disease, and more. The Year Book of Gastroenterology is published annually in December. ... Read more

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Blueprints Pocket Gastroenterology is designed as a quick read for students on rotation and others who want to know more about the specialty. Pocket-sized and practical, the text reviews the clinical topics a student would most likely encounter during an elective rotation and also provides the basic knowledge needed before USMLE Steps 2 and 3 in an organized, easy-to-read outline format. The book also features appendices on opportunities in gastroenterology, a question and answer review, and suggested additional reading. Blueprints Pocket Gastroenterology is perfect for medical students. Physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and related health professionals will also find the book valuable. ... Read more

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Disorders of the pancreas have, in the past, been very frustrating because the diagnosis was often made late in the course of the disease and no significantly beneficial interventions were available. This situation is rapidly changing as new insights from multiple perspectives are integrated and focused on each step of this complex processes. This issue of Gastroenterology Clinics of North America highlights a number of areas of rapid progress in inflammatory and neoplastic disorders of the pancreas.
Each chapter represents the integrated knowledge and perspective of experts in the field, andrepresent the most up to date analysis of these state of the art approaches to complex issues in the evaluation and treatment of pancreatic disorders. ... Read more

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Renowned as the most comprehensive atlas in gastroenterology, Dr. Yamada's masterwork enters a Third Edition with hundreds of brand-new and updated illustrations. The atlas uses the latest endoscopic imaging techniques as well as double contrast radiography, CT, isotopic scintigraphy, ultrasonography, MRI, positron emission tomography, and other state-of-the-art technologies to deliver the most advanced and detailed views available. This edition has a new Associate Editor, Neil Kaplowitz, MD, whose special area of expertise is hepatology. Sixteen new chapters focus specifically on liver disease. Other new chapters include genetic counseling and alternative medicine. ... Read more

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Great endoscopic picutures
This book has helped me tremendously. As a solo general surgeon recently out of residency, it is very helpful to have a GI atlas with great radiographs and endoscopic pictures with which to compare my patients' when I have a question. ... Read more

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A breakthrough reference - in the versatile, multimedia format CLINICAL GASTROENTEROLOGY AND HEPATOLOGY presents clinically focused, evidence-based coverage on the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the digestive tract. An international team of leading experts provides a worldwide perspective on patient management, explaining step-by-step how to apply the latest advances in diagnosis and management. Succinct yet comprehensive explanations provide just the right amount of clinical detail. Plus, a consistent organization and stunning full-color art program enable readers to quickly and easily access the specific information they need. ... Read more

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Univ. of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Two-volume textbook presents the basics ofgastroenterology. Includes CD-ROM providing access to full text and atlas. Text, Brandon/Hill Medical List selection (#201), is available separatelyand listed in approval week 2003-31. System requires: Windows 98, NT, ME,2000, XP or newer; MAC OS 8.0 or higher, 32MB RAM, 10MB free space. ... Read more

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A practical and concise guide to gastrointestinal, hepatic, and nutrition disorders in the pediatric patient. Featuring a large amount of tables, lists, and other summary features, this book provides practitioners and residents with a quick but substantial reference. Includes a drug formulary for common prescriptions. ... Read more

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Excellent Book
I am a third year resident looking towards a peds GI fellowship.This book contains much more than what is required by a peds. resident for thier GI rotation!The outline is easily accessible.I especially like the chapters on 'approach to ----protracted hypertransaminasemia",Liver transplant and Polyps in children to name a few.
Reading this book increased my fund of knowledge and consolidated my love for the field of pediatric gastroenterology.
Other larger text like Wyllie and Walker( two diff books) contain much more information.But if you need a book that is succinct, a quick/free flowing read and that delivers more than is needed for your peds GI rotation, then Dr Guandalini's book is preffered.

Great book
Great book!Updated and concise view of Pediatric gastroenterology.Good for a General Pediatrician as well as for a Peds Resident during their GI rotation. ... Read more

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Don't panic! "Crash Course" is heretDhat perfect set of lecture notes which no student ever really has the time to compile. These books deliver all of the information needed to get through a course or prepare for exams. Clear text covers the essential concepts of each discipline or specialty; learning features expedite mastery of the material; and review questions let readers assess their knowledge. With basic science books written by current medical students under faculty supervision, and clinical titles that pair senior specialists with doctors who have only recently begun training in the relevant field, Crash Course titles are designed to ideally meet the needs of today's medical students. Plus each of these titles includes complimentary access to www.studentconsult.com - where you'll find the full text of the book online...Integration Links to bonus content in other STUDENT CONSULT titles...and much more! ... Read more

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The subject of gastroenterology has made far reaching advances in recent years in both theory and practice, but until now there has not been any one single resource, which discusses this progress.Prof. Balakrishnan has brought together in one volume all the latest knowledge and research from over 40 contributors, and has compiled this collective work into "Practical Gastroenterology", thus providing the reader with information and advice on how to carry out day-to-day gastroenterological care and treatment.The book consists of 46 chapters, each one clearly and concisely written, supported with full colour photos to enhance the content, and deals with all common gastroenterological diseases.It will be an essential reference for general practitioners, trainee specialists in gastroenterology and also postgraduate medical students.Contents:1.Managing Dysphagia 2. Treating Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease 3. Nausea and Vomiting: A Common Clinical Problem 4. Managing Recurrent Hiccups 5. The Differential Diagnosis of Abdominal Pain 6. Peptic Ulcer in the Era of H. Pylori 7. The Management of Upper Gastrointestinal Bleed 8. Chronic Diarrhea 9. Pathogenesis and Management of Acute Diarrhea 10. Inflammatory Bowel Disease: What is New? 11. Intestinal Tuberculosis 12. Acute Appendicitis Do s and Don ts 13. Irritable Bowel Syndrome The Brain Speaks to the Gut 14. The Gastrointestinal Tract and HIV 15. Anorectal Disorders 16. The Management of Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding 17. Constipation 18. Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders All in the Mind? 19. Intestinal Gas Syndromes 20. How to Investigate a Patient with Jaundice? 21. Hepatitis A 22. Hepatitis E 23. Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C: Magnitude of the Problem and Prevention 24. Management of Cholestasis 25. Cirrhosis Liver: Management and Prevention of Complications 26. Alcohol and the Liver 27. Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis 28. Management of Ascites 29. Hepatic Encephalopathy Testing Clinical Talents 30. Li ... Read more

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Attractively bound and illustrated, Dates in Gastroenterology presents an all-encompassing, chronological history of gastroenterology from the ideas of Greek and Roman civilization to the present day. Each entry contains a concise historical or biographical synopsis that helps readers appreciate the developments in anatomy, physiology, pharmacology and technology in the last millennium. The book provides a fascinating, useful record of the landmarks in the development of gastroenterology, including key names and events, from the writings of Hippocrates to the implications of Helicobacter infection.