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Record Nr.

UNINA9910830408903321

Titolo

Practical gastrointestinal endoscopy [[electronic resource] ] : the fundamentals / / Peter B. Cotton ... [et al.]

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Malden, Mass., : Blackwell, 2008

ISBN

1-282-03431-6

9786612034312

1-4443-0081-4

1-4443-0082-2

Edizione

[6th ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (232 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

CottonPeter B

Disciplina

616.3307545

Soggetti

Gastroscopy

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Rev. ed. of: Practical gastrointestinal endoscopy : the fundamentals / Peter B. Cotton, Christopher B. Williams. 5th ed. c2003.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

The endoscopy unit and staff -- Endoscopic equipment -- Patient care, risks, and safety -- Upper endoscopy : diagnostic techniques -- Therapeutic upper endoscopy -- Colonoscopy and flexible sigmoidoscopy -- Therapeutic colonoscopy -- Resources and links.

Sommario/riassunto

Practical Gastrointestinal Endoscopy has become the basic primer for endoscopy around the world. This new edition has been thoroughly revised and updated. Drawing on the vast experience of the authors it provides clear and practical guidance on the fundamentals of standard endoscopy practice. It describes procedures in great depth and addresses improved therapeutic techniques and advances in technology. The book is well illustrated throughout with color line drawings and diagrams. It is an indispensable resource for all trainees in gastroenterology and essential read for all practisin