Product Description

This volume is an up-to-date review of the basic tests in gastroenterology. It provides a critical analysis of recently developed tests and a thorough appraisal of well-established methods. The text of this edition has been completely revised and re-organised. The selection of tests, their performance and the interpretation of results is presented in a logical and readily accessible format. Most of the chapters deal with the separate organ systems. Copious references to further reading are provided throughout the text, which is enhanced by clear illustrations. Topics covered include: Helicobacter pylori; upper digestive endoscopy; intubation; oesophagus; stomach; duodenum; small and large bowel; absorption; gastrointestinal bleeding; stool examination; pancreas; liver biochemistry, biopsy and radiology; gallbladder and bile ducts; pancreas; laparoscopy and the peritoneum.

Product Details

• Published on: 1997-03-31
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 244 pages

About the Author
Malcolm Bateson is a medical graduate of Birmingham University. After hospital posts in London and Cambridge he went to Dundee, first as a Research Fellow then as a Lecturer in Medicine. He has been a Consultant Physician and Specialist in Gastroenterology in County Durham since 1981. He is actively associated with research in bile acids and Helicobacter pylori. Ian Bouchier is a medical graduate of Capetown University. In the course of a distinguished medical career he was Reader in Medicine at the Royal Free Hospital and Professor of Medicine at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee. He is currently Professor of Medicine in Edinburgh. He is a world expert in gastroenterology. He is a prolific author and editor, and has produced several standard medical reference textbooks.