Gastrointestinal Bleeding, 2nd Edition

Gastrointestinal Bleeding 2E provides specialist trainees and specialists in gastroenterology and gastrointestinal surgery with a clear, practical book highlighting the very latest in clinical diagnosis and management of gastrointestinal bleeding. Since the previous edition, a host of new chapters have been added to reflect the recent advances in techniques to control GI bleeding, techniques such as  the use of proton pump inhibitors, new endoscopic hemostasis such as hemoclips, and new endoscopes such as capsule endoscopy and balloon-enteroscopy. In full colour and well-illustrated thoughout, it systematically covers each areas of the GI tract, from upper to lower GI through to small bowel bleeding; moreover, in each of these areas, it offers clear advice into the different types of bleeding that can occur, from peptic ulcer through to variceal bleeding. As a result, gastroenterologists will be able to manage their patients presenting with digestive tract bleeding far more effectively. The book concludes with a section on methodology and guidelines, including a chapter on the latest design of clinical trials in GI bleeding, as well as one highlighting the brand new guidelines on UGIB (Upper gastrointestinal bleeding). Edited by an international team of experts from the US, Europe and Asia including Joseph Sung, one of the world's leading experts on GI and peptic ulcer bleeding, GI Bleeding 2E will have a truly international perspective and appeal. There will be 103 illustrations - 22 bw line, 19 bw halftone and 62 colour halftone.

There have been many advances in the management of this condition since the first edition of Gastrointestinal Bleeding. This new edition, thoroughly revised and restructured, includes the latest updates on all areas of the field of GI Bleeding, systematically covering all the areas of the GI tract, from upper GI to lower GI, through to small bowel bleeding. It fully covers the different types of bleeding that can occur, from peptic ulcer through to variceal bleeding and looks at new developments and pioneering techniques in the field, including endoscopy and balloon-enteroscopy. A methodology section describes the latest design of clinical trials in GI bleeding and this edition now highlights the new guidelines on UGIB (Upper gastrointestinal bleeding). This new edition of Gastrointestinal Bleeding is an invaluable purchase for all gastroenterologists, both in training and fully qualified.