The
essential guide to mastering endoscopic techniques of the upper GI tract
While
technological advances have made endoscopy one of the most common procedures
for examining the upper GI tract, learning how to maneuver the instruments and
interpret the images can be frustrating for those without experience. Designed
specifically for those in training, Endoscopy of the Upper GI Tract --
with its more than 770 illustrations and user-friendly format -- is the most
comprehensive instructional guide available.
Beginning
with a detailed introduction to all aspects of the endoscopic examination, this
lavishly illustrated guide features:
- Clear descriptions and images of
all of the instruments and how and when they are used
- Artfully combined photographs
and 3D illustrations showing the exact location of the endoscope in
relation to the anatomy of the immediate region
- Step-by-step instructions for
handling the endoscope, such as insertion, air insufflation, irrigation,
and more
- Useful checklists and tables
that lay out the procedures from beginning to end, including preparations,
necessary medication and anesthesia, required staff and supplemental
equipment, potential risks and complications, etc.
The book
also encompasses a complete full-color atlas that illustrates the entire
spectrum of both normal and pathological findings. In addition to detailed
explanations of each finding, the authors provide:
- The endoscopic criteria and the
most important differential diagnoses for each disorder
- Series of images showing common
variants, as well as comparison photographs of differential diagnoses
- Useful guidelines for proper
documentation
A guide to
interventional and extended examination techniques rounds out the text. All
procedures, from treating upper gastrointestinal bleeding and collecting
specimens to placing a duodenal tube and removing foreign bodies, are treated
in full detail.
With its
generous layout -- only one procedure is featured on every page -- and copious
high-quality illustrations, Endoscopy of the Upper GI Tract is
an essential for anyone wishing to master the subtleties of this most rewarding
technique.
Review:
With almost
200 pages packed with over 750 color illustrations and photographs, this book
is an excellent guide for beginner and teacher alike. Each chapter is
beautifully illustrated with diagrams and endoscopic pictures which complement
the narrative. …This book would act as a good reference atlas for any endoscopy
unit. …This is an excellent book for beginners and is a good atlas of normal
and abnormal anatomy.–Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of EnglandI
appreciated the side to side correlation with radiological studies or manometry
readings. Artistic diagrams to clarify the orientation of the endoscope,
anatomic variations, and surgical anastomoses are also helpful. The strength of
this book lies in its photos. The endoscopic photos are high quality with
excellent color resolution. This 187-page manual is helpful as a visual
encyclopedia of common diagnoses. [It] would be helpful not only for fellows
but also other housestaff such as internal medicine residents and for students
rotating through the GI service. –Practical GastroenterologyThis very elegant
and superbly illustrated book is divided into four parts. The strength of the
book lies in the hundreds of color endoscopic figures, which together with
tables and schemes make comprehension of the text easy and immediate. Practically
all endoscopic images are shown with high-quality figures enriched with an
appealing explanation. …All those starting endoscopy should plan to have this
book in their own library. –Digestive and Liver DiseaseIt is not often you come
across a book which is a real pleasure to read through, but this was certainly
the case with Endoscopy of the Upper GI Tract. It is extremely well laid out,
in a very logical manner.. Illustrated with high-quality photographs and
diagrams to illustrate the practical process. What is particularly useful,
certainly in the chapter on technique, is the correlation between endoscopic
images and diagrams showing the position of the endoscope. The sections on
pathology are similarly well illustrated but include very useful boxes on diagnosis,
set out in a way which is both practical and easy to remember. Endoscopy of the
Upper GI Tract is the sort of book that I would have loved to have had when I
was learning endoscopy. I have encouraged trainees..to have a look at this
book, all..have found it indispensable. ..A very valuable addition to any
library and an essential for any training unit.–The Surgeon: Journal of the
Royal Colleges of Surgeons of Edinburgh and Ireland.
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