Oral and Maxillofacial Medicine: The Basis of Diagnosis and Treatment, 3e

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The new edition of this highly successful volume continues to offer readers with a systemized and objective approach to the practice of oral and maxillofacial medicine.

Winner of the Royal Society of Medicine and Society of Authors Book Award in the category of 'New Authored Book' (2004), and Highly Commended in the British Medical Association Book Awards (2009), this volume is ideal for senior dental students, dental practitioners and for trainees and practitioners in oral medicine, surery, and pathology in particular.

• Allows the reader to adopt a systematic approach to history taking
• Explains how to examine patients and their oral lesions systematically to start formulating differential diagnoses
• Identifies which sites may be affected by the presenting condition and what to look for at the sites
• Explains when clinical investigations are indicated, which are appropriate, and how to perform them ..ect..

Endolumenal Therapy, An Issue of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics (The Clinics: Internal Medicine)

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Today a number of gastrointestinal disorders that once required open surgical or percutaneous management are being managed with endolumenal therapies.

This has led to an evolution of minimally invasive endolumenal approaches to many disorders. This issue reviews the progress made in the application of endolumenal therapies and not only discuss current applications but future efforts and directions for clinical investigation.

Articles will focus on the scope of the problem, past management options, new endolumenal options, investigations with endolumenal therapy, current status (clinical trial results if available), and future directions.

Nurse Anesthesia, 5e

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Written specifically for nurse anesthetists, Nurse Anesthesia, 5th Edition provides comprehensive coverage of both scientific principles and evidence-based practice. It offers a complete overview of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and pathophysiology, and offers practical coverage of equipment and anesthesia management.

This edition includes updated information on pharmacokinetics, clinical monitoring, drug delivery systems, and complications, and revises chapters on airway management and anesthesia for cardiac surgery. Written by leading nurse anesthesia experts John Nagelhout and Karen Plaus, this perennial bestseller prepares anesthesia students and CRNAs for today's clinical anesthesia practice.

• Over 650 figures of anatomy, nurse anesthesia procedures, and equipment depict complex concepts and information. An easy-to-use organization covers basic principles first, and builds on those with individual chapters for each surgical specialty.
• Updated references make it quick and simple to find the latest and most important research in the field.
• Over 700 tables and boxes highlight the most essential information in a quick, easy-to-reference format.
• Expert CRNA authors provide the current clinical information you'll use in daily practice.
• Updated pharmacology information includes pharmacokinetics, drug delivery systems, opiate antagonists, and key induction drugs.
• Over 100 New photos and illustrations enhance your understanding of difficult anesthesia concepts.
• UpdatedAirway Management and Anesthesia for Cardiac Surgery chapters are thoroughly revised.
• New coverage includes robotics, screening applications, and non-operating room best practices.

Practical Manual of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

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This portable handbook provides daily guidance on one of the most prevalent conditions in medicine, gastroesophageal reflux disease and related acid-reflux conditions.

Gastroenterologists in training and in practice will use the variety of pedagogic features such as case histories, potential pitfall boxes, key points, management algorithms, and useful weblinks in each chapter to find quick answers to immediate questions.

Morson and Dawson's Gastrointestinal Pathology

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This new edition of the classic gastrointestinal pathology text once again provides pathologists and gastroenterologists with a comprehensive reference tool.

The pathology of the GI tract is reviewed in sections according to each anatomical part of the body, with the goal of aiding the gastroenterologist in his/her clinical decision making when treating patients.

Each part opens with a chapter on normal anatomy, dissection, and relevant histology. The following chapters describe the morphology, pathogenesis, and aetiology of specific disorders and incorporate developments in molecular pathology and immunohistochemistry.

A concluding chapter in each part summarizes miscellaneous conditions of that organ. More than 700 colour images throughout the text illustrate the discussion. An associated website contains all the figures for easy downloading into presentations.

With outstanding contributions from the world’s leading gastrointestinal pathologists and a wealth of new information, Morson and Dawson’s Gastrointestinal Pathology, 5th Edition, will serve a new generation of gastrointestinal pathologists, gastroenterologists, and pathologists as the definitive reference for the field.

Gastrointestinal Cancers: Endoscopic Imaging and Treatment

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This book is a concise guide to gastrointestinal cancers, focussing specifically on endoscopic imaging and treatment. 

Each chapter discusses the different approaches for endoscopic diagnosis, looking at the etiology, epidemiology, endoscopic techniques and role of endoscopic interventions for all major types of gastrointestinal cancer.

Written by a renowned author and editor team from the UK, Europe, USA and Asia this manual includes nearly 200 colour images and illustrations. Also included are two video DVDs of thirteen different endoscopic procedures. 

Key Features * Concise guide to endoscopic imaging, diagnosis and treatment of major gastrointestinal cancers * Renowned author and editor team from the UK, Europe, USA and Asia * Nearly 200 colour images and illustrations * Includes video DVDs of various endoscopic procedures.

Small Animal Endoscopy

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The latest edition of the critically acclaimed Small Animal Endoscopy presents informative, practical, and up-to-date guidance on endoscopic indications, instrumentation, patient preparation, and techniques.

Todd R. Tams and Clarence A. Rawlings, the foremost experts in veterinary endoscopy, provide the novice as well as the advanced practitioner with the information needed to deliver the safest, high-quality endoscopic services for small animals, including avian and exotics.

Chapters are organized consistently and lavishly illustrated to help you easily find and understand key concepts and procedures. This edition includes a companion website with expert demonstrations of techniques.

Gastroenterological Endoscopy

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Written and edited by internationally renowned specialists, the second edition of Gastroenterological Endoscopy covers the entire spectrum of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for the upper and lower GI tract and provides an up-to-date overview of GI disorders.

The book opens with a section on the development and technology of endoscopy, followed by an expanded section on issues related to patient care, such as informed consent, sedation, and special clinical conditions.

The discussion of techniques for the diagnosis of GI diseases ranges from enteroscopy and colonoscopy to recent advances in capsule endoscopy and chromoendoscopy.

New to the section on therapeutic procedures is coverage of such topics as dilation techniques, resection, ablation, and dissection. The book closes with a chapter on pediatric endoscopy.

Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery: Endocrine, Neuro-Ophthalmologic and Surgical Management

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Offering the unique dual perspective of neurosurgeons and otolaryngologists, Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery: Endocrine, Neuro-Ophthalmologic and Surgical Management describes both cutting-edge endoscopic techniques and tried-and-true decision-making methodologies that lead to the most successful outcomes.

From choosing the right surgical or non-surgical approach for individual patients, to managing complex endocrine and neuro-ophthalmologic issues, this is the first major reference in the field in nearly a decade, making it the go-to guide for all interdisciplinary specialists who treat pituitary tumors.

Atlas of Clinical Gastrointestinal Endoscopy: Expert Consult - Online and Print, 3e

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Atlas of Clinical Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - by Charles Melbern Wilcox, Miguel Munoz-Navas, and Joseph Jy Sung - provides more high-quality images than any other atlas to help you accurately interpret endoscopic images and diagnose gastrointestinal disorders.

This new edition has been updated to cover new radiographic imaging and endoscopic evaluation methods and features an expanded image collection that includes more pathology and radiology images. You'll also have access to the full text and all the images online at www.expertconsult.com, making this comprehensive atlas more convenient than ever.