Curbside consultation in GI cancer for the gastroenterolog[ist] : 49 clinical questions / / [edited by] Brian E. Lacy

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910789062003321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Thorofare, NJ : , : SLACK Incorporated, , [2011]; ©2011
• ISBN: 1-61711-768-4
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (297 p.)
• Collana: Curbside consultation in gastroenterology series
• Altri autori (Persone): LacyBrian E
• Disciplina: 616.342
• Soggetti: Irritable colon
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: section I. Epidemiology and natural history -- section II. Diagnosis and patient impact -- section III. The pathophysiology of IBS -- section IV. The association of IBS with other medical conditions -- section V. Treatment for IBS -- section VI. What does the future hold?
• Sommario/riassunto: "Curbside Consultation in IBS : 49 Clinical Questions provides quick and direct answers to the thorny questions commonly posed during a "curbside consultation" between colleagues. Dr. Brian E. Lacy has designed this unique reference, which offers expert advice, preferences, and opinions on tough clinical questions commonly associated with IBS. The unique Q&A format provides quick access to current information related to IBS with the simplicity of a conversation between two colleagues. Numerous images, diagrams, and references are included to enhance the text and to illustrate the treatment of IBS patients. Curbside Consultation in IBS: 49 Clinical Questions provides information basic enough for residents while also incorporating expert advice that even high-volume clinicians will appreciate. Gastroenterologists, fellows and residents in training, surgical attendings, and surgical residents will benefit from the user-friendly and casual format and the expert advice contained within"--Provided by publisher.