Self-expanding stents in gastrointestinal endoscopy / / [edited by] Douglas G. Adler

• Pubblicazione: Thorofare, N.J., : SLACK Inc., c2012
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (255 p.)
• Disciplina: 616.3/307545
• Soggetto topico: Gastrointestinal system - Diseases - Treatment; Gastrointestinal system - Endoscopic surgery; Stents (Surgery)
• Altri autori: AdlerDouglas G. <1969->
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Esophageal stents in benign disease / Sanjay R. Hegde and Eric Goldberg -- Esophageal stents in preoperative esophageal cancer patients / Kathryn R. Byrne, John C. Fang, and Douglas G. Adler -- Esophageal stents in patients with malignant dysphagia due to unresectable disease / Kulwinder S. Dua -- Complications of esophageal stents and their management / Gulshan Parasher and Jess D. Schwartz -- Metal biliary stents in benign pancreaticobiliary disease / Michelle A. Anderson and Richard S. Kwon -- Metal biliary stents in patients with potentially resectable pancreaticobiliary malignancy / Tyler M. Berzin, Ram Chuttani, and Douglas K. Pleskow -- Metal biliary stents in patients with unresectable pancreaticobiliary malignancy / Waqar Qureshi -- Metal biliary stent complications and their management / Jessica I. Chan and Douglas G. Adler -- Gastroduodenal stents / Christopher J. DiMaio -- Gastroduodenal stents versus surgery for malignant gastric outlet obstruction / Ali A. Siddiqui -- Colonic stents as a bridge to surgery in patients with colonic obstruction / Andres Gelrud -- Colonic stents as palliative therapy in patients with malignant large bowel obstruction / Sergey V. Kantsevoy -- Complications of colonic stenting and their management / Sonia Gosain, Kevin Halsey, and Peter Darwin -- The future of self-expanding stents in gastrointestinal endoscopy / Jeffrey L. Tokar.
• Sommario/riassunto: There is a tremendous interest in information on stents in the world of gastrointestinal endoscopy. Many physicians did not train in an era where these stents were available, but are now being called upon to place them. Self-Expanding Stents in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy looks to provide physicians with the necessary and unique all-in-one resource on stents. Self-Expanding Stents in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy by Dr. Douglas G. Adler covers the use of self-expanding stents. This book will cover the use of all available devices in all clinical contexts, with step-by-step instructions from experts in the field on how to use them and, just as importantly, what not to do when using these devices. Self-Expanding Stents in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy is illustrated with more than 150 color photographs, as well as many tables and diagrams. Benefits and Features - Soup-to-nuts format covers the use of all devices available on the market in all clinical situations - All chapters authored by recognized experts in the world of stents who have independently published extensive research in gastrointestinal endoscopy - Over 150 color photographs to guide readers from start to finish through all steps of learning about the procedures Self-Expanding Stents in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy brings attention to the use of self-expanding stents in benign and malignant diseases, the avoidance and management of complications, and the future of these devices. Self-Expanding Stents in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy is the perfect go-to book for all practicing gastroenterologists, fellows, and general and colorectal surgeons.
• Titolo autorizzato: Self-expanding stents in gastrointestinal endoscopy
• ISBN: 1-61711-492-8; 1-003-52638-1; 1-04-013912-4; 1-61711-810-9
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910955890703321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II