Current Diagnosis & Treatment in Gastroenterology (Paperback)

~ Scott Friedman (Author), Kenneth McQuaid (Author), James Grendell (Author) "The primary functions of the gastrointestinal tract are the efficient processing of ingested nutrients and fluids and the elimination of undigested waste..." (more)
Key Phrases: distal bile duct tumors, fecal leukocyte testing, cryptogenic chronic hepatitis, General Considerations, Gastrointest Endosc, Ann Intern Med (more...)

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"Rupesh Dharia, MD - primary care physician According to Dr. Dharia, lots of Gl-type problems are dealt with by primary-care physicians in the office without specialist referrals. "If I needed a book to refer to for a gastrointestinal problem, this would be a good book to turn to. The content is all there without being too complex for an internist to understand...If you're buying a Lange book you can be sure it has the information you're looking for." The book is overall concise and thorough enough for family practitioners, residents, and students. The top-to-bottom (mouth to rectum) organization is methodical and easy to follow. Although Dr. Dharia usually turns to Cecil's Essentials or a book like Harrison's when GI problems present in his patients, if he wanted something more "basic" and to the point he would consult CD&T in Gastroenterology because it contains medical facts and no pathophysiology (which is irrelevant to his daily practice). Suggestions for improvement include: brighter, more eye-catching cover color; 2nd color inside; and quick-reference tabs (as bleeds) by organ system. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Description

A comprehensive, clinically focused reference covering all the important gastrointestinal, hepatic, biliary, and pancreatic diseases. Now with 13 completely revised chapters, the Second Edition features up-to-date, cost-effective diagnostic approaches and therapeutic strategies.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 867 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2 edition (September 4, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0838515517
• ISBN-13: 978-0838515518
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.3 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #627,095 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great office "partner", August 20, 2004

By	T. A. Jessie (SE North Carolina) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

As a solo general surgeon just out of residency, I have found this text very helpful in constructing DDx and planning Tx. And, with no GI doc in town, I've found myself handling work-ups that they generally would handle such as chronic diarrhea, dysphagia or IBS. It helps me quickly and efficiently find an answer to a problem patient, whether it be in the office or after an EGD or colonoscopy that reveals unexpected/unfamiliar findings.