Clinical Gastroenterology & Hepatology e-dition

A breakthrough reference - in the versatile, multimedia format Clinial 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 templated format and stunning full-colour art program enable readers to quickly and easily access the specific information they need.Written by a global selection of some of the most exciting names in gastroenterology and hepatology today, Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology will be an essential addition to the libraries of gastroenterologists, hepatologists and internists, and particularly trainees and residents who are looking for a modern and fresh approach to this subject area.The e-dition includes this innovative book and a constantly updated website that allows you to search the complete text from any location and download material to your handheld for use offline.THE WEBSITE Incorporates the text with a state-of-the-art, dedicated website...featuring fully searchable contents of the printed book. Includes more than 70 video clips depicting everything from endoscopic clips to instruction on performing the perfect liver biopsy...to virtual endoscopy. Features weekly content updates personally edited by the book's lead authors * reference links to MEDLINE abstracts * and links from every drug to complete information in Mosby's Drug Consult. Includes POCKETConsult technology that allows you to download updates to your handheld device and more! Includes all of the artwork from the text downloadable into PowerPoint(R) presentations. THE BOOK Includes full-chapter coverage of the hottest topics in today's practice, including Capsule Endoscopy * Virtual Endoscopy Imaging * GERD * Colorectal Cancer: Screening and Surveillance * and Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Features more than 1,650 colour algorithms, graphs, tables and photographs that depict today's practice in action. Offers just enough information on basic science to provide an understanding of the clinical information presented while avoiding information overload. Provides a separate section on diagnosis and treatment. Summarises Causes and Risk Factors/Clinical Presentation and Symptoms/Clinical Pearls/Diagnostic Methods/Differential Diagnosis/Treatment and Prevention/Complications and their Management in boxes found in every chapter.