Modern Concepts in Gastroenterology, 1986 Topics in Gastroenterology Series

A fine team of state-of-the-art researcher/clinicians who know their fields, have contributed to the advancement of knowledge, and are in a position to judge what is truly important have here pooled their thoughts in a series of chapters on the cutting edges of gastroenterology. Four attributes render this volume superior to other update-oriented publications. The first striking feature, which is immediately evident upon scanning the table of contents, is the imaginative choice of subjects, ranging from trav­ eler's diarrhea and sexually transmitted GI infections through TPN and interventional endoscopy to geriatrics and iatrogenic disease. A second outstanding feature of this volume is its success in balanc­ ing basic pathophysiology with practical considerations of clinical man­ agement. This is achieved in the discussions of such diverse topics as acid-peptic diseases, infectious and other diarrheal syndromes, and hep­ atitis immunization. Throughout the book we are led smoothly from basic science principles to specific recommendations for diagnosis and therapy. This practical emphasis appears repeatedly and sometimes pro­ duces a delightful surprise, such as a chapter on radiology that is not tech­ nology-based but instead problem-oriented.

1. A Physiological Basis for the Rational Therapy of Peptic Ulcer.- 2. Peptic Ulcer Disease: Is There a Need to Be Selective or Superselective?.- 3. Disordered Gastrointestinal Motility Syndromes: Is the Gastrointestinal Tract Inflamed or Irritable?.- 4. Medical Dissolution of Gallstones: When Is Cholecystectomy Indicated?.- 5. Interventional Endoscopy: Sclerotherapy, Sphincterotomy, and Laser Coagulation.- 6. Diarrhea and Malabsorption Syndromes.- 7. Inflammatory Bowel Disease: The Distinction between Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.- 8. Nutritional Support for the Gastroenterology Patient: Total Parenteral Nutrition, Enteral Feeding, or “Home Cooking”?.- 9. Traveler’s Diarrhea: “Doctor, What Should I Take before I Leave Home?”.- 10. Sexually Transmitted Gastrointestinal Infections: An Update.- 11. Medical Treatment of Variceal Bleeding.- 12. Premalignancy of the Gastrointestinal Tract: Strategies for the Early Detection of Gastrointestinal Malignancy.- 13. Recent Advances in Gastrointestinal Radiology.- 14. Gastrointestinal Disorders of the Elderly: A General Approach, Examples, and Caveats.- 15. Hepatitis and Immunization.- 16. Iatrogenic Aspects of Gastroenterological Practice.- 17. The Development of Current Surgical Treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease.- 18. Food Allergy and Adverse Reactions.- 19. The Pathogenesis of Infectious Diarrhea.- 20. Dilemmas and Decisions in Digestive Disease.