Handbook of gastroenterologic procedures

• Other Authors: Drossman, Douglas A. (Editor), Grimm, Ian S. (Editor), Shaheen, Nicholas J. (Editor)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Philadelphia Lippincott Williams & Wilkins 2005
• Edition: Fourth Edition
• Subjects: Digestive System Surgical Procedures > Handbook; Diagnostic Techniques, Digestive System > Handbooks; Digestive System Diseases > Handbooks; Gastroenterology > Handbooks > methods
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• Item Description: Rev. ed. of: Manual of gastroenterologic procedures / editor, Douglas A. Drossman. 3rd ed. c1993
• Physical Description: xviii, 417 pages illustrations 21 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 9780781750080; 0781750083

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