Curbside Consultation of the Colon: 49 Clinical Questions [Paperback]

Brookes D. Cash MD FACP FACG (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1556428316 | ISBN-13: 978-1556428319 | Publication Date: September 15, 2008 | Edition: 1st

Are you looking for concise, practical answers to questions that are often left unanswered by traditional medical searches? Are you seeking brief, evidence-based advice for complicated cases or complications? Curbside Consultation of the Colon: 49 Clinical Questions provides quick and direct answers to the thorny questions commonly posed during a “curbside consultation” between colleagues.

Dr. Brooks D. Cash has designed this unique reference, which offers expert advice, preferences, and opinions on tough clinical questions commonly associated with the colon. The unique Q&A format provides quick access to current information related to the colon with the simplicity of a conversation between two colleagues. Numerous images, diagrams, and references are included to enhance the text and to illustrate the treatment of the colon.

Curbside Consultation of the Colon: 49 Clinical Questions provides information basic enough for residents while also incorporating expert advice that even high-volume clinicians will appreciate. Gastroenterologists, fellows and residents in training, surgical attendings, and surgical residents will benefit from the user-friendly and casual format and the expert advice contained within.

Some of the questions that are answered:

• What is the appropriate evaluation for fecal incontinence?
• What colonic infections are associated with AIDS?
• What are the current colorectal cancer screening and surveillance recommendations?
• What is the best way to manage chronic constipation?
• Where do probiotics fit into the management of IBS?
• How should diverticulitis be managed?
• What is colonic pseudo-obstruction and how is it managed?

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Its purpose is to address common misconceptions about colonic disease and to answer commonly posed questions using the latest clinical evidence. The editor and writers have clearly met this objective. This format is a major appeal of the book because the questions are interesting, relevant, and often challenging, and the answers are excellent. The book is supplemented by excellent tables and high-quality histologic, endoscopic, and radiologic photographs, many in color. I recommend this book for gastroenterologists, primary care doctors, fellows in training, and even medical residents and students. This book is a real winner because of its format, ease of use, and relevance. It's not often that I can say a medical book is "fun," but this one is." — Christina M. Surawicz, Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, GASTROENTEROLOGY "The unique conversational Q&A format utilized by Drs. Cash and Farraye in this book and in this series as a whole manages to present very relevant clinical information in a way that is easy to read and that facilitates the retention of the information. I believe this book would benefit not only first year fellows who are just beginning their training, but also third year fellows who are preparing for boards. Beyond its utility to trainees, this book also would be an asset to both general practitioners and practicing gastroenterologists." — Duc H. Vu, MD, Division of Gastroenterology, Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine, Scott and White Memorial Hospital and Clinic, Practical Gastroenterology "With its many useful tables and images and the question and answer format provides an easy to use reference. The aim is to make this information applicable to clinical practice. The book succeeds admirably, by and large achieving these lofty goals. This handy reference contains concise and easily readable answers to a host of the many curbside questions about the colon that GI clinicians are confronted with on a daily basis. My copy is already well thumbed and wills serve as a useful teaching tool." — Willem JS de Villiers, MD, PhD, University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Doody Enterprises, Inc. "Most of the questions posed have responses that are well worth the 2 minutes it takes to read. The themes and questions addresses in this book are absolutely important, expertly addressed and easy to follow. I envision a Gastrointestinal Physician Assistant or a third year medical student benefiting as much as the overwhelmed private gastroenterologist." —Eric B. Cohen, MD, Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology

About the Author

Brooks D. Cash, MD, FACP, FACG is the Chief of Gastroenterology and the Colon Health Initiative at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Cash received his medical degree from the Uniformed Services University of Medicine (USUHS) in Bethesda, and completed his internal medicine residency and gastroenterology fellowship training at the National Naval Medical Center. Board certified in gastroenterology, he currently serves as an Associate Professor of Medicine at USUHS. Active in research, his main areas of interest are wide ranging and consist primarily of functional gastrointestinal disorders, acid peptic disorders, and colorectal cancer screening. He currently oversees multiple ongoing protocols in all of these areas and, as a leader in the field of CT colonography, he currently oversees multiple studies designed to clarify and expand the practice of this new technology. He is the author of numerous book chapters, review articles, and peer-reviewed manuscripts; is actively involved in committee work for various gastroenterology professional societies; and serves on the editorial boards of multiple professional journals.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Slack Incorporated; 1st edition (September 15, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1556428316
• ISBN-13: 978-1556428319
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 6.8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,174,660 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Helpful but initially embarrassing, March 30, 2009

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This review is from: Curbside Consultation of the Colon: 49 Clinical Questions (Paperback)

Getting past the "curbside" aspect of this exam was a little intimidating, but once the Versed took effect, I didn't care if I was being filmed for a TV show! Yay, Versed!