Yamada's Handbook of Gastroenterology - 4th Edition by John M Inadomi & Renuka Bhattacharya & Joo Ha Hwang & Cynthia Ko (Paperback)

About the Book

"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 referred to throughout. This edition also includes a new colour plate section and many new images showing endoscopic, radiographic and histopathologic images. Perfect for daily use on the wards and also as preparation for GI Boards and re-certification, Yamada's Handbook of Gastroenterology 4E is an essential purchase for the modern-day gastroenterologist, and brought to you by the very best: Yamada"--

Book Synopsis

YAMADA'S Handbook of Gastroenterology

The GI doctor's classic portable, clinically-focused and authoritative reference, revised and updated

The revised and updated fourth edition of Yamada's Handbook of Gastroenterology focuses on the clinical aspects of patients presenting with gastrointestinal and liver disease. The book is a portable, quick reference tool designed to assist trainees and practicing gastroenterologists in the practical assessment and clinical management of patients. The Handbook is divided into two parts; the first is symptom focused and the second highlights diseases. Each chapter features key practice points, essentials of diagnosis, potential pitfalls and case studies. In addition, the book includes multiple choice questions and answers to enhance understanding.

The fourth edition includes updated clinical practice guidelines from National Societies (American Gastroenterological Association, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, American Association for the Study of Liver Disease and American College of Gastroenterology).

The new edition also offers many new photographs of endoscopic, radiographic and histopathologic images. This important resource:

• Contains both symptom- and disease-focused chapters, and covers all clinical conditions and symptoms likely to be encountered
• Presents case studies, practice points, essentials of diagnosis boxes, society guideline comparisons, and MCQs for self-assessment tailored to ABIM Board level
• Offers an abundance of management algorithms and flowcharts to help plot the best route for clinical care
• Includes a full-colour plate section

Written for gastroenterology, hepatology and internal medicine specialists, Yamada's Handbook of Gastroenterology, Fourth Edition continues to offer a succinct guide for daily use on the wards and also as a resource for preparation for GI Boards and re-certification.

From the Back Cover

The GI doctor's classic portable, clinically-focused and authoritative reference, revised and updated

The revised and updated fourth edition of Yamada's Handbook of Gastroenterology focuses on the clinical aspects of patients presenting with gastrointestinal and liver disease. The book is a portable, quick reference tool designed to assist trainees and practicing gastroenterologists in the practical assessment and clinical management of patients. The Handbook is divided into two parts; the first is symptom focused and the second highlights diseases. Each chapter features key practice points, essentials of diagnosis, potential pitfalls and case studies. In addition, the book includes multiple choice questions and answers to enhance understanding.

The fourth edition includes updated clinical practice guidelines from National Societies (American Gastroenterological Association, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, American Association for the Study of Liver Disease and American College of Gastroenterology).

The new edition also offers many new photographs of endoscopic, radiographic and histopathologic images. This important resource:

• Contains both symptom- and disease-focused chapters, and covers all clinical conditions and symptoms likely to be encountered
• Presents case studies, practice points, essentials of diagnosis boxes, society guideline comparisons, and MCQs for self-assessment tailored to ABIM Board level
• Offers an abundance of management algorithms and flowcharts to help plot the best route for clinical care
• Includes a full-colour plate section

Written for gastroenterology, hepatology and internal medicine specialists, Yamada's Handbook of Gastroenterology, Fourth Edition continues to offer a succinct guide for daily use on the wards and also as a resource for preparation for GI Boards and re-certification.

About the Author

JOHN M. INADOMI, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA

RENUKA BHATTACHARYA, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA

JOO HA HWANG, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA

CYNTHIA KO, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA