Recent Advances in Pediatrics - Special Volume 23 - Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Vol. 23

Special Volume 23 of Recent Advances in Pediatrics is a compilation of reviews bringing trainees and physicians fully up to date with key developments in paediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition.

Divided into four sections, Part 1 discusses issues in paediatric gastroenterology such as irritable bowel syndrome, celiac disease, abdominal pain and gastrointestinal endoscopy. Part 2 examines hepatologic disorders that may be encountered in children, including acute liver failure, viral hepatitis and liver transplantation. Parts 3 and 4 cover nutrition and pharmacotherapy.

Presented in an easy to follow format, Special Volume 23 follows a multidisciplinary approach. Each chapter finishes with a summary of key learning points and extensive references for further reading. Clinical photographs, illustrations and tables enhance learning.

Key points

• New, updated volume presenting latest developments in paediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition
• Multidisciplinary approach, easy to follow format
• Extensive references and key learning points summarised in each chapter
• Includes contributions from experts in London, Liverpool and California

Section 1: Gastroenterology

• Irritable Bowel Syndrome
• Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
• Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding
• Helicobacter pyloriin Children
• Recurrent Abdominal Pain
• Diarrheal Diseases
• Antibiotic-associated Diarrhea
• Celiac Disease
• Abdominal Tuberculosis
• Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease
• Constipation
• Gastrointestinal Endoscopy in Children

Section 2: Hepatology

• Viral Hepatitis
• Acute Liver Failure
• Portal Hypertension
• Approach to Ascites
• Neonatal Cholestasis
• Liver Abscess
• Chronic Liver Disease in Children
• Metabolic Liver Diseases
• Pediatric Liver Transplantation
• Acute Pancreatitis in Children

Section 3: Nutrition

• Dietary Management of Diarrhea
• Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food

Section 4: Therapeutics

• Pharmacotherapy in Pediatric Gastroenterology
• Probiotics

Suraj Gupte MD FIAP
Professor and Head, Postgraduate Department of Paediatrics, Mamata Medical College and Mamata General and Super specialty Hospitals, Khammam, Andhra Pradesh, India