Handbook of Gastroenterologic Procedures
Author | : Douglas A. Drossman |
Publisher | : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins |
Total Pages | : 458 |
Release | : 2005 |
ISBN-10 | : 0781750083 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780781750080 |
Rating | : 4/5 (080 Downloads) |
Download or read book Handbook of Gastroenterologic Procedures written by Douglas A. Drossman and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2005 with total page 458 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The thoroughly updated and greatly expanded Fourth Edition of the best-selling Manual of Gastroenterologic Procedures covers all diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in current use for adult and pediatric patients. Fifty procedures—both endoscopic and non-endoscopic—are described in a concise, structured, easy-to-follow format that includes indications, contraindications, patient preparation, equipment, technique, post-procedure care, and complications. Over 100 drawings guide readers through key steps. This edition includes new diagnostic procedures and many new therapeutic endoscopy chapters. Appendices provide information on organizing a procedure unit, handling specimens, doses of GI drugs, guidelines for endoscopic screening and surveillance, and CPT codes, plus a listing of major equipment vendors and Websites.