Diseases of the small intestine are an important part of gastroenterology. Small Bowel Disorders provides comprehensive information on this topic.
The 30 chapters are packed with important information for the gastroenterologist including anatomy, defence mechanisms, the physiology of absorption and secretion, normal and abnormal pathology, tests of function, disease states and management. There is also information on surgery.
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It is nicely illustrated, endoscopic pictures are marvelous, and the organization is clear, concise and friendly to the user. The editor is to be congratulated for a well balanced presentation and a style that is easy to read and easy to use.
Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology
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978-0-340-76008-6 (9780340760086)
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The morphology and development of the small intestine
The small intestinal mucosa
Growth and maintenance of the intestinal mucosa
The structure and function of the gastrointestinal immune system
Non immunological defence mechanisms
The process of aging and small bowel diseases in the elderly
Regulatory peptides of the gastrointestinal tract
Absorption and secretion of water and electrolytes
Absorption of vitamins and minerals
Digestion and absorption of carbohydrates, fat and proteins
Small intestinal motility
Ecology of the small intestine
Diagnostic tests of small intestinal function
Symptoms and signs of small intestinal disease
Mechanisms and diarrhoea
Maldigestion and malabsorption
Viral infections
Bacterial infections
Parasitic infections
HIV
AIDS and the small bowel
Tropical sprue
Whipple's disease
Coeliac disease
Disaccharide intolerance
Crohn's disease of the small bowel
Pathology of small bowel tumours
Miscellaneous conditions and small intestinal manifestations of systemic disease
Surgical conditions of the small intestine
Short bowel syndrome
Small bowel transplantation.
