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 a concise 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-including gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition- keeps you current with the latest information in the field.

Key Features
•Offers a quick and memorable summary of nearly 200 of the most commonly encountered clinical conditions, from classic to contemporary. Concise text is presented in a templated format for fast, easy access to information.
•Features over 300 Netter and Netter-style images that highlight key aspects of patient presentation, pathophysiology, and relevant anatomy to provide a rich visual understanding of the most important concepts.
•Includes access to 25 printable patient education brochures in the enhanced eBook version.
•Provides complete guidance on all major GI diseases and conditions through sections on normal structure and function, the clinical picture, diagnosis, treatment and management, course and progress, and prevention and control.
•Offers dependable clinical advice from Drs. Martin H. Floch, Neil R. Floch, Joseph K. Lim, C. S. Pitchumoni, Raul J. Rosenthal, and James S. Scolapio, as well as many world-renowned chapter contributors.
•Enhanced eBook version included with purchase, which allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

Author Information
By Martin H. Floch, MD, Clinical Professor of Medicine, Section of Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Yale University School of Medicine, Norwalk Hospital, Norwalk, CT

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 pylori Infection


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 difficile and Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea


Gastrointestinal Tuberculosis


Abdominal Actinomycosis


Amebiasis


Giardia lamblia and Other Protozoan Infections


Intestinal Helminths: Trichuriasis


Enterobiasis


Ascariasis


Strongyloidiasis



Hookworm Disease (Necatoriasis and Ancylostomiasis)


Tapeworms (Cestodes)



Other Helminth Infections: Trichinella spiralis and 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