"This 4th edition of Yamada's Handbook of Gastroenterology provides a portable, well-illustrated, rapid access handbook for gastroenterologists of all levels, perfect for quick and easy use while on the wards. Divided into 2 parts -- part 1 being symptom-focused and part 2 disease-focused, it gives 100% clinical assessment and practical management advice for the entire range of GI symptoms, complaints and conditions that patients present with. Every symptom you're likely to encounter is covered, every condition assessed. Whereas some handbooks differ in style from chapter to chapter, Yamada's Handbook follows a clear and well-structured chapter template, with all chapters containing the following features: * Key practice points * Essentials of diagnosis * Potential pitfalls * Society guideline comparisons for each symptom/condition * Multiple choice questions, of the level of the ABIM GI Board exams, for self-assessment * A case study * Key weblinks It also features an abundance of management algorithms and flowcharts to help you plot the best route for clinical care of your patients, with particular care being taken to ensure that major society guidelines are |