Endoscopy of the Upper GI Tract: A Training Manual Contributor(s): Block, Berthold (Author), Schachschal, Guido (Author), Schmidt, Hartmut H. -J (Author) |
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ISBN: 3131367318 ISBN-13: 9783131367310 Publisher: Thieme Medical Publishers OUR PRICE: $161.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: September 2004 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Medical | Gastroenterology - Medical | Internal Medicine |
Dewey: 616.330 |
LCCN: 2004015394 |
Physical Information: 212 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: The essential guide to mastering endoscopic techniques of the upper GI tract While technological advances have made endoscopy one of the most common procedures for examining the upper GI tract, learning how to maneuver the instruments and interpret the images can be frustrating for those without experience. Designed specifically for those in training, Endoscopy of the Upper GI Tract -- with its more than 770 illustrations and user-friendly format -- is the most comprehensive instructional guide available. Beginning with a detailed introduction to all aspects of the endoscopic examination, this lavishly illustrated guide features:
The book also encompasses a complete full-color atlas that illustrates the entire spectrum of both normal and pathological findings. In addition to detailed explanations of each finding, the authors provide:
A guide to interventional and extended examination techniques rounds out the text. All procedures, from treating upper gastrointestinal bleeding and collecting specimens to placing a duodenal tube and removing foreign bodies, are treated in full detail. With its generous layout -- only one procedure is featured on every page -- and copious high-quality illustrations, Endoscopy of the Upper GI Tract is an essential for anyone wishing to master the subtleties of this most rewarding technique. |