Current Progress in Gastroenterology Research - 9798887400358

Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine which deals with the digestive system and its disorders. The focus of this speciality is the diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which includes the organs from mouth to anus as well as alimentary canal. The common diseases that are handled under this medical speciality include colorectal cancer, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), malignant tumours, gastric and duodenal ulcers, inflammatory bowel diseases, and rectal disorders. There are several diagnostic and therapeutic procedures performed under this field, such as endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), liver biopsy, colonoscopy, esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) and endoscopic ultrasound (EUS). Advanced endoscopy which is a sub-specialty of gastroenterology, focuses on advanced endoscopic techniques for treating gastrointestinal, pancreatic and hepatobiliary diseases. This book explores all the important aspects of gastroenterology in the modern day. The topics included herein are of utmost significance and bound to provide incredible insights to readers. The extensive content of this book provides the readers with a thorough understanding of the progress in research within this discipline.

Author: Phillip Lawson

Publisher: American Medical Publishers

Publication Date: Sep 19, 2023

Number of Pages: 253 pages

Binding: Hardback or Cased Book

ISBN-10: NA

ISBN-13: 9798887400358