Perfect for residents, generalists, medical students, nurses, and other healthcare professionals who need a practical, working knowledge of gastroenterology,Netter's Gastroenterology, 3rd Edition, provides aconcise overview highlighted by unique, memorable Netter illustrations. This superb visual resource showcases the well-known work of Frank H. Netter, MD, and his successor, Carlos Machado, MD, a physician who has created clear, full-color illustrations in the Netter tradition. Up-to-date coverage of the full range of digestive diseases-includinggastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition- keeps you current with the latest information in the field.

SECTION I

ESOPHAGUS

Anatomy of the Esophagus and the Foregut

Congenital Anomalies of the Esophagus

Deglutition

Benign Disease of Esophagus

Esophageal Diverticula

Foreign Bodies in the Esophagus

Caustic Injury of the Esophagus

Esophageal Varicosities

Esophageal Rupture and Perforation

Eosinophilic Esophagitis

GERD

Sliding and Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernias Types 1, 2, and 3

Esophageal Motility Disorders

Neoplastic Disease of the Esophagus

SECTION II

STOMACH AND DUODENUM

Anatomy of the Stomach and Duodenum

Gastric Secretion

Factors Influencing Gastric Activity

Role of the Stomach in Digestion

Gastric Acid Secretion Tests: Hydrochloric Acid and Gastrin

Effect of Drugs on Gastric Function

Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy

Coated Tongue, Halitosis, and Thrush

Aerophagia and Eructation

Motility of the Stomach

Gastroparesis and Gastric Motility Disorders

Pyloric Obstruction and the Effects of Vomiting

Nausea and Vomiting

Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis

Diverticula of the Stomach and Gastrointestinal Prolapse

Diverticula of the Duodenum

Dyspepsia, Functional Dyspepsia, and Nonulcer Dyspepsia

Helicobacter pyloriInfection

Gastritis: General, Erosive and Acute

Peptic Ulcer Disease

Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Therapeutic Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

Benign Tumors of the Stomach and GISTs

Gastrintestinal Lymphoma and Mucosa-Associated Lymphoid Tissue

Cancers of the Stomach

Tumors of the Duodenum

Principles of Gastric Surgery

Postgastrectomy Complications: Partial Gastrectomy

Effects of Total Gastrectomy

SECTION III

Abdominal wall

Anatomy of the Abdominal Wall and Inguinal Region

Peritoneum and Related Diseases

Mesenteric Ischemia and other Vascular Lesions

Alimentary Tract Obstruction and Intestinal Injuries

Abdominal wall and abdominal cavity hernias

Abdominal Cavity Access: Open Laparotomy, Laparoscopy, and Robotic access

SECTION IV

SMALL INTESTINE

Anatomy of the Small Intestine

Secretory, Digestive, and Absorptive Functions of the Small Intestine

Gastrointestinal Hormones and Neurotransmitters

Imaging of the Small Intestine

Visceral Reflexes

Congenital Abnormalities of the Small Intestine

Meckel Diverticulum

Diverticula of the Small Intestine

Motility and Dysmotility of the Small Intestine

Obstruction and Ileus of the Small Intestine

Chronic Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction

Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders

Evaluation of the Small Bowel

Lactose, Fructose, and Sucrose Intolerance

Diarrhea

Celiac Disease and Malabsorption

Whipple Disease

Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth

Short Bowel Syndrome

Food Allergy

Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis

Intussusception of the Small Intestine

Benign Tumors of the Small Intestine

Malignant Tumors of the Small Intestine

Carcinoid Syndrome and Neuroendocrine Tumors

Ileostomy, Colostomy, and Gastroenteric Stromas

SECTION V

COLON, RECTUM, AND ANUS

Anatomy of the Colon, Rectum, and Anus

Secretory, Digestive, and Absorptive Functions of the Colon and Colonic Flora

Probiotics, Prebiotics and the Microbiota

Anoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy, and Colonoscopy

Laparoscopy and Laparotomy

Stool Examination

Intestinal Bleeding

Motility and Dysmotility of the Large Intestine

Normal Defecation and Pathophysiology of Fecal Incontinence

Constipation

Effects of Drugs on the Colon

Megacolon and Hirschsprung Disease

Volvulus, Sigmoid and Cecum

Diseases of the Appendix: Inflammation, Mucocele, and Tumors

Diverticulosis

Ulcerative Colitis

Ileostomy and Colostomy

Pouch Anal Anastomosis and Pouchitis

Differentiating Features of Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease

Crohn's Disease and Complications and Surgical Therapy

Perianal Disease in Crohn's Disease

Drug Therapy for Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Microscopic Colitis (Lymphocytic or Collagenous Colitis)

Neoplasms of the Large Bowel: Colonic Polyps and Colon Cancer

Familial Adenomatous Polyposis and Polyposis Syndromes

Rectal Cancer

Hemorrhoids

Rectal Prolapse and Procidentia

Anal Fissure, Pruritus Ani, Papillitis, and Cryptitis

Anorectal Abscess and Fistula

Lymphogranuloma Venereum and Sexually Transmitted Proctitis

Fecal Incontinence

SECTION VI

INFECTIOUS AND PARASITIC DISEASES OF THE ALIMENTARY TRACT

Human Immunodeficiency Virus and the Gastrointestinal Tract

Infectious Esophagitis

Typhoid Fever (Paratyphoid Fever, Enteric Fever)

Food Poisoning and Enteric Pathogens

Clostridium difficileand Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea

Gastrointestinal Tuberculosis

Abdominal Actinomycosis

Amebiasis

Giardia lambliaand Other Protozoan Infections

Intestinal Helminths: Trichuriasis

Enterobiasis

Ascariasis

Strongyloidiasis

Hookworm Disease (Necatoriasis and Ancylostomiasis)

Tapeworms (Cestodes)

Other Helminth Infections:Trichinella spiralisand Flukes

SECTION VII

PANCREAS

Development and Anatomy of the Pancreas

Pancreatic Ducts and Exocrine and Endocrine Organs

Pancreatic Physiology

Cystic Fibrosis

Acute Pancreatitis

Chronic Pancreatitis

Pancreatic Cancer

Cystic Neoplasms of the Pancreas

Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors (Islet Cell Tumors)

SECTION VIII

GALLBLADDER AND BILE DUCTS

Anatomy and Function of the Gallbladder

Gallstone

Acute Cholecystiti

Cholecystitis: Complications

C. S. Pitchumoni

Chronic Cholecystitis

Choledocholithiasis and Cholangitis

Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction

Preiampullary Cancer

Gallbladder Carcinoma

Cholangiocarcinoma

SECTION IX

LIVER

Anatomy of the Liver

Liver Function Tests

Prothrombin Formation

Bilirubin and Bile Acid Metabolism

Clinical Manifestations of Cirrhosis

Physical Diagnosis of Liver Disease

Causes of Portal Hypertension

Ascites

Hepatic Encephalopathy

Hepatorenal Syndrome

Variceal Bleeding

Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt

Liver Biopsy

Hepatic Necrosis

Cirrhosis

Imaging Studies of the Liver

Alcoholic Liver Disease

Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Seatohepatitis

Extrahepatic Biliary Obstruction

Primary Biliary Cirrhosis

Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis

Autoimmune Hepatitis

Acute Viral Hepatitis (Hepatitis A, D, E)

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis C

Hepatitis Caused by Other Viruses

Hepatotoxicity

Disorders of Bilirubin Transport

a-Antitrypsin Deficiency

Hereditary Hemochromatosis

Liver Disease in Pregnancy

Benign Liver Tumors

Granulomatous Liver Diseases

Wilson Disease

Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Liver Transplantation

Other Infections of the Liver: Amebiasis, Spirochetes, Actinomycosis, Echicoccosis, Schistosomiasis

Vascular Disorders of the Liver

Bile Duct Cancer

Metastatic Cancer

Hepatic Trauma

SECTION X

NUTRITION AND GASTROINTESTINAL DISEASE

Dietary and Nutritional Assessment

Macronutrients and Energy

Micronutrient and Vitamin Deficiency

Enteral Nutrition

Dietary Fiber

Parenteral Nutrition

Malnutrition

Obesity and Its Treatment

Gastrointestinal Diseases Related to Nutrition