Handbook Gastroenterologic Procedures

The thoroughly updated and greatly expanded Fourth Edition of the best-selling Handbook of Gastroenterologic Procedures covers all diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in current use for adult and paediatric patients. Fifty proceduresÂÂboth endoscopic and non-endoscopicÂÂare described in a concise, structured, easy-to-follow format that includes indications, contraindications, patient preparation, equipment, technique, post-procedure care, and complications. Over 100 drawings guide readers through key steps.This edition includes new diagnostic procedures and many new therapeutic endoscopy chapters. Appendices provide information on organising a procedure unit, handling specimens, doses of GI drugs, guidelines for endoscopic screening and surveillance, and CPT codes, plus a listing of major equipment vendors and Websites.