The Encyclopedia of Gastroenterology contains over 400 articles covering such topics as heartburn, ulcers, gallstones, gastroesophageal reflux disease, colorectal cancer, hepatitis,and irritable bowel syndrome. This stellar reference work will appeal to academic and clinical gastroenterologists, nephrologists, endocrinologists, physiologists, hepatologists, as well as general medical practitioners and nutritionists. Edited by Leonard R. Johnson