Little Black Book of Gastroenterology [Paperback]

David W. Hay (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 17, 2005 | ISBN-10: 0763734578 | ISBN-13: 978-0763734572 | Edition: 2

Thoroughly revised and updated, the second edition of this pocket-sized handbook provides comprehensive, concise, evidence-based information on the diagnosis and treatment of GI disease. The Little Black Book of Gastroenterology is a convenient resource offering quick access to vital information and makes a great reference for solving pressing problems on the ward or in the clinic.

Product Details

• Paperback: 482 pages
• Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Pub; 2 edition (November 17, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0763734578
• ISBN-13: 978-0763734572
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 5 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,448,380 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars FANTASTIC!!!, January 2, 2007

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jennifer hartley (Burlington, VT) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Little Black Book of Gastroenterology (Paperback)

This book is an amazing little fountain of knowledge to have at your fingertips during clerkship year. I only discovered the Little Black Book series as a fourth year med student, and I so wish I had known about them earlier. They would have saved me a lot of time and made coming up with differentials, workup, etc. MUCH easier.

The book starts out with presenting GI symptoms, then goes through each part of the GI system: esophagus, stomach, pancreas, liver, etc. -- detailing every conceivable problem in an extremely clear, consise way. For each disease you get the cause, epidemiolgy, pathophysiology, symptoms, course, complications, DIFFERENTIAL (this is key!!!), lab & radiographic findings, workup, and treatment. Complete with references.

The whole book is so well-written and easy to use. I can't say enough good things about it. Best of all - IT FITS IN YOUR WHITE COAT POCKET. It is perfect to just carry with you and read when you're standing around doing nothing in the hospital -- or peek into quickly just before rounds when you have to present a patient and need some fast help. This book has it all -- thanks, Dr. Hay!

The whole series is a cut above the whole slew of review books out there. These are different -- it's like having the exact information from Up-to-Date that you need in your pocket. Well worth every cent.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars endoscopy review, February 17, 2010

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Betsy O "betsyo" (DUNEDIN, FLORIDA, US) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Little Black Book of Gastroenterology (Paperback)

I needed an update for endoscopy procedures and saw this book on Amazon,,,plus a co-worker suggested this title and I went with it.

I would highly recommend this book