Think systematically and follow a logical sequence throughout the steps of diagnostic decisions with Decision-Making in Gastroenterology. This valuable resource is perfect for gastroenterologists and trainees, as well as?ER physicians, internists, family medicine physicians, and other specialists who need to make informed decisions about their patients' care on a day-to-day basis. Practical and easy to use, it’s filled with diagnostic and treatment algorithms that provide easy-to-follow guidance when encountering patients whose clinical presentation is unfamiliar or complex, or whose treatment path is not completely certain. Each point-of-care algorithm represents a common GI or liver disorder or disease, and offers a concise visual representation that clearly guides you through the steps of efficient and effective decision making.

Part I: Symptoms and Signs

Dysphagia

Heartburn

Chest pain

Globus sensation

Upper gastrointestinal bleeding

Dyspepsia and upper abdominal pain

Nausea and vomiting

Abnormal liver chemistries

Jaundice

Portal hypertension (varices, ascites and hepatic hydrothorax, hepatorenal syndrome, portosystemic encephalopathy, pulmonary complications)

Pruritis

Obstructive jaundice

Right upper quandrant pain

Hemobilia

Diarrhea

Acute abdominal pain

Chronic abdominal pain

Bleeding from small intestinal source

Abdominal distention, bloating, and pain

Constipation

Diarrhea

Fecal incontinence

Lower gastrointestinal bleeding

Abdominal pain

Part II: Specific GI Conditions

Section 1: Esophagus

Oropharyngeal disorders

GERD

Esophageal motility and functional disorders

Barrett's esophagus

Foreign body food impaction

Esophageal injury

Esophageal infections

Neoplasms of the esophagus

Esophageal ulcerations

Eosinophilic esophagus

Esophageal varices

Systemic disorders involving the esophagus

Section 2: Stomach and Duodenum

Gastric mucosal disorders

Peptic ulcer disease

Neoplasms of the stomach and duodenum

Gastric motility and functinal disorders

Post-surgical conditions- bariatric

Post-surgical conditions (bariatric/neoplasms)

Section 3: Liver

Iron overload (inherited disorder)

Wilson's Disease (inherited disorder)

Alpha-one antitrypsin deficiency (Inherited disorder)

Cystic fibrosis (inherited disorder)

Sickle cell hepatopathy (inherited disorder)

Primary biliary cirrhosis (cholestatic)

Primary sclerosing cholangitis (cholestatic)

Secondary billiary cirrhosis (cholestatic)

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis B (acute and chronic)

Hepatitis C (acute and chronic)

Delta hepatitis

Hepatitis E

Autoimmune hepatitis

Vascular liver disease

Alcoholic liver disease

nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

Drug-induced liver disease

Pregnancy-related liver disease

Acute liver failure

Neoplasms of the liver

Liver abscess

hepatic manifestations of systemic disease

liver transplantation ( indications and complications)

Surgical considerations for patients with liver disease

extrahepatic manifestations in patients with liver disease

Section 4: Biliary Tract

Gallstone disease

Gallbladder disease

Bile duct diseases

Billiary infections

Neoplasms

Billiary motility and functional disorders

Section 5: Pancreas

Malabsorption

Ascites

Duct disruptions

Acute pancreatitis

Chronic pancreatitis

Neoplasms of the pancreas

Section 5: Small Intestine

Small bowel motility and functional disorders

Small bowel infections

Small bowel injury

Eosinophilic gastroenteritis

Crohn's disease of the small bowel (complications, extra-intestinal manifestations)

Celiac disease

Neoplasms of the small bowel

Vascular disorders of the small bowel

Section 6: Colon

Colorectal motility and functional disorders

Colorectal infections

Colorectal injury

Inflammatory bowel disease

Microscopic colitis

Ulcerative colitis

Crohn's disease

Drug-induced IBD

Diverticular Disease (hemorrhage, Diverticulitis)

Appendicitis

Neoplasms of the colon and rectum

Vascular disorders of the colon and rectum