Netter's Gastroenterology (3^rd Ed.) Netter Clinical Science Series

Perfect for residents, generalists, medical students, nurses, and other healthcare professionals who need a practical, working knowledge of gastroenterology, Netter's Gastroenterology, 3rd Edition, provides a concise overview highlighted by unique, memorable Netter illustrations. This superb visual resource showcases the well-known work of Frank H. Netter, MD, and his successor, Carlos Machado, MD, a physician who has created clear, full-color illustrations in the Netter tradition. Up-to-date coverage of the full range of digestive diseases-including gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition- keeps you current with the latest information in the field.

• Offers a quick and memorable summary of nearly 200 of the most commonly encountered clinical conditions, from classic to contemporary. Concise text is presented in a templated format for fast, easy access to information.
• Features over 300 Netter and Netter-style images that highlight key aspects of patient presentation, pathophysiology, and relevant anatomy to provide a rich visual understanding of the most important concepts.
• Includes access to 25 printable patient education brochures in the enhanced eBook version.
• Provides complete guidance on all major GI diseases and conditions through sections on normal structure and function, the clinical picture, diagnosis, treatment and management, course and progress, and prevention and control.
• Offers dependable clinical advice from Drs. Martin H. Floch, Neil R. Floch, Joseph K. Lim, C. S. Pitchumoni, Raul J. Rosenthal, and James S. Scolapio, as well as many world-renowned chapter contributors.
• Enhanced eBook version included with purchase, which allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

SECTION I

ESOPHAGUS

1. Anatomy of the Esophagus and the Foregut
2. Congenital Anomalies of the Esophagus
3. Deglutition
4. Benign Disease of Esophagus
5. Esophageal Diverticula
6. Foreign Bodies in the Esophagus
7. Caustic Injury of the Esophagus
8. Esophageal Varicosities
9. Esophageal Rupture and Perforation
10. Eosinophilic Esophagitis
11. GERD
12. Sliding and Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernias Types 1, 2, and 3
13. Esophageal Motility Disorders
14. Neoplastic Disease of the Esophagus

SECTION II

STOMACH AND DUODENUM

15. Anatomy of the Stomach and Duodenum
16. Gastric Secretion
17. Factors Influencing Gastric Activity
18. Role of the Stomach in Digestion
19. Gastric Acid Secretion Tests: Hydrochloric Acid and Gastrin
20. Effect of Drugs on Gastric Function
21. Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
22. Coated Tongue, Halitosis, and Thrush
23. Aerophagia and Eructation
24. Motility of the Stomach
25. Gastroparesis and Gastric Motility Disorders
26. Pyloric Obstruction and the Effects of Vomiting
27. Nausea and Vomiting
28. Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis
29. Diverticula of the Stomach and Gastrointestinal Prolapse
30. Diverticula of the Duodenum
31. Dyspepsia, Functional Dyspepsia, and Nonulcer Dyspepsia
32. Helicobacter pylori Infection
33. Gastritis: General, Erosive and Acute
34. Peptic Ulcer Disease
35. Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding
36. Therapeutic Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
37. Benign Tumors of the Stomach and GISTs
38. Gastrintestinal Lymphoma and Mucosa-Associated Lymphoid Tissue
39. Cancers of the Stomach
40. Tumors of the Duodenum
41. Principles of Gastric Surgery
42. Postgastrectomy Complications: Partial Gastrectomy
43. Effects of Total Gastrectomy

SECTION III

Abdominal wall

44. Anatomy of the Abdominal Wall and Inguinal Region
45. Peritoneum and Related Diseases
46. Mesenteric Ischemia and other Vascular Lesions
47. Alimentary Tract Obstruction and Intestinal Injuries
48. Abdominal wall and abdominal cavity hernias
49. Abdominal Cavity Access: Open Laparotomy, Laparoscopy, and Robotic access

SECTION IV

SMALL INTESTINE

50. Anatomy of the Small Intestine
51. Secretory, Digestive, and Absorptive Functions of the Small Intestine
52. Gastrointestinal Hormones and Neurotransmitters
53. Imaging of the Small Intestine
54. Visceral Reflexes
55. Congenital Abnormalities of the Small Intestine
56. Meckel Diverticulum
57. Diverticula of the Small Intestine
58. Motility and Dysmotility of the Small Intestine
59. Obstruction and Ileus of the Small Intestine
60. Chronic Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction
61. Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders
62. Evaluation of the Small Bowel
63. Lactose, Fructose, and Sucrose Intolerance
64. Diarrhea
65. Celiac Disease and Malabsorption
66. Whipple Disease
67. Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth
68. Short Bowel Syndrome
69. Food Allergy
70. Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis
71. Intussusception of the Small Intestine
72. Benign Tumors of the Small Intestine
73. Malignant Tumors of the Small Intestine
74. Carcinoid Syndrome and Neuroendocrine Tumors
75. Ileostomy, Colostomy, and Gastroenteric Stromas

SECTION V

COLON, RECTUM, AND ANUS

76. Anatomy of the Colon, Rectum, and Anus
77. Secretory, Digestive, and Absorptive Functions of the Colon and Colonic Flora
78. Probiotics, Prebiotics and the Microbiota
79. Anoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy, and Colonoscopy
80. Laparoscopy and Laparotomy
81. Stool Examination
82. Intestinal Bleeding
83. Motility and Dysmotility of the Large Intestine
84. Normal Defecation and Pathophysiology of Fecal Incontinence
85. Constipation
86. Effects of Drugs on the Colon
87. Megacolon and Hirschsprung Disease
88. Volvulus, Sigmoid and Cecum
89. Diseases of the Appendix: Inflammation, Mucocele, and Tumors
90. Diverticulosis
91. Ulcerative Colitis
92. Ileostomy and Colostomy
93. Pouch Anal Anastomosis and Pouchitis
94. Differentiating Features of Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease
95. Crohn's Disease and Complications and Surgical Therapy
96. Perianal Disease in Crohn's Disease
97. Drug Therapy for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
98. Microscopic Colitis (Lymphocytic or Collagenous Colitis)
99. Neoplasms of the Large Bowel: Colonic Polyps and Colon Cancer
100. Familial Adenomatous Polyposis and Polyposis Syndromes
101. Rectal Cancer
102. Hemorrhoids
103. Rectal Prolapse and Procidentia
104. Anal Fissure, Pruritus Ani, Papillitis, and Cryptitis
105. Anorectal Abscess and Fistula
106. Lymphogranuloma Venereum and Sexually Transmitted Proctitis
107. Fecal Incontinence

SECTION VI

INFECTIOUS AND PARASITIC DISEASES OF THE ALIMENTARY TRACT

108. Human Immunodeficiency Virus and the Gastrointestinal Tract
109. Infectious Esophagitis
110. Typhoid Fever (Paratyphoid Fever, Enteric Fever)
111. Food Poisoning and Enteric Pathogens
112. Clostridium difficile and Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea
113. Gastrointestinal Tuberculosis
114. Abdominal Actinomycosis
115. Amebiasis
116. Giardia lamblia and Other Protozoan Infections
117. Intestinal Helminths: Trichuriasis
118. Enterobiasis
119. Ascariasis
120. Strongyloidiasis
121. Hookworm Disease (Necatoriasis and Ancylostomiasis)

Tapeworms (Cestodes)

122. Other Helminth Infections: Trichinella spiralis and Flukes

SECTION VII

PANCREAS

123. Development and Anatomy of the Pancreas
124. Pancreatic Ducts and Exocrine and Endocrine Organs
125. Pancreatic Physiology
126. Cystic Fibrosis
127. Acute Pancreatitis
128. Chronic Pancreatitis
129. Pancreatic Cancer
130. Cystic Neoplasms of the Pancreas
131. Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors (Islet Cell Tumors)

SECTION VIII

GALLBLADDER AND BILE DUCTS

132. Anatomy and Function of the Gallbladder
133. Gallstone
134. Acute Cholecystiti
135. Cholecystitis: Complications

C. S. Pitchumoni

136. Chronic Cholecystitis
137. Choledocholithiasis and Cholangitis
138. Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction
139. Preiampullary Cancer
140. Gallbladder Carcinoma
141. Cholangiocarcinoma

SECTION IX

LIVER

142. Anatomy of the Liver
143. Liver Function Tests
144. Prothrombin Formation
145. Bilirubin and Bile Acid Metabolism
146. Clinical Manifestations of Cirrhosis
147. Physical Diagnosis of Liver Disease
148. Causes of Portal Hypertension
149. Ascites
150. Hepatic Encephalopathy
151. Hepatorenal Syndrome
152. Variceal Bleeding
153. Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt
154. Liver Biopsy
155. Hepatic Necrosis
156. Cirrhosis
157. Imaging Studies of the Liver
158. Alcoholic Liver Disease
159. Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Seatohepatitis
160. Extrahepatic Biliary Obstruction
161. Primary Biliary Cirrhosis
162. Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
163. Autoimmune Hepatitis
164. Acute Viral Hepatitis (Hepatitis A, D, E)
165. Hepatitis B
166. Hepatitis C
167. Hepatitis Caused by Other Viruses
168. Hepatotoxicity
169. Disorders of Bilirubin Transport
170. a-Antitrypsin Deficiency
171. Hereditary Hemochromatosis
172. Liver Disease in Pregnancy
173. Benign Liver Tumors
174. Granulomatous Liver Diseases
175. Wilson Disease
176. Hepatocellular Carcinoma
177. Liver Transplantation
178. Other Infections of the Liver: Amebiasis, Spirochetes, Actinomycosis, Echicoccosis, Schistosomiasis
179. Vascular Disorders of the Liver
180. Bile Duct Cancer
181. Metastatic Cancer
182. Hepatic Trauma

SECTION X

NUTRITION AND GASTROINTESTINAL DISEASE

183. Dietary and Nutritional Assessment
184. Macronutrients and Energy
185. Micronutrient and Vitamin Deficiency
186. Enteral Nutrition
187. Dietary Fiber
188. Parenteral Nutrition
189. Malnutrition
190. Obesity and Its Treatment
191. Gastrointestinal Diseases Related to Nutrition

Dr. Floch is renowned for his work in gastric and intestinal diseases and probiotics. He lectures nationally and internationally, haven given Grand Rounds at Harvard, Brown, UMass, and UConn among others. He is a consultant to Pfizer, Proctor & Gamble, Dannon, Shire and Biocodex.

His research has been extensive in gastroenterology having had grants from the Armed Forces and National Institute of Health.

Dr. Floch has a FWCI of 1.18 and has the majority (76%) of his content published in gastroenterology journals. 8.7% of his work appears in the top 10% most cited journals worldwide.

Dr. Floch has experience with national, international, institutional and single authorship.