Little Black Book of Gastroenterology (Paperback)

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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: 6.9 x 5 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #633,403 in Books (See Bestsellers 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

By	jennifer hartley (Burlington, VT) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.