Curbside Consultation in GERD
49 Clinical Questions
Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Medical, Specialties, Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology
| Author: | ISBN: | 9781617111464 | |
| Publisher: | SLACK Incorporated | Publication: | April 15, 2008 |
| Imprint: | SLACK Incorporated | Language: | English |
| Author: | |
| ISBN: | 9781617111464 |
| Publisher: | SLACK Incorporated |
| Publication: | April 15, 2008 |
| Imprint: | SLACK Incorporated |
| Language: | English |
Are you looking for concise, practical answers to questions that are often left unanswered by traditional GERD references? Are you seeking brief, evidence-based advice for complicated cases or complications? Curbside Consultation in GERD: 49 Clinical Questions provides quick and direct answers to the thorny questions commonly posed during a “curbside consultation” between colleagues. Dr. Philip Katz has designed this unique reference, which offers expert advice, preferences, and opinions on tough clinical questions commonly associated with GERD. The unique Q&A format provides quick access to current information related to GERD with the simplicity of a conversation between two colleagues. Numerous images, diagrams, and references are included to enhance the text and to illustrate the treatment of GERD patients. Curbside Consultation in GERD: 49 Clinical Questions provides information basic enough for residents while also incorporating expert advice that even high-volume clinicians will appreciate. Gastroenterologists, fellows and residents in training, surgical attendings, and surgical residents will benefit from the user-friendly and casual format and the expert advice contained within. Some of the questions that are answered: Can medical therapy alter the natural history of Barrett’s esophagus, Can antireflux surgery alter the natural history of Barrett’s esophagus, How does pregnancy affect GERD? Is GERD in pregnancy a risk for long-term reflux, What is the association of obesity and GERD, What are the so-called extraesophageal manifestations of GERD, Is there a gender difference in reflux disease? Does this affect treatment?
Are you looking for concise, practical answers to questions that are often left unanswered by traditional GERD references? Are you seeking brief, evidence-based advice for complicated cases or complications? Curbside Consultation in GERD: 49 Clinical Questions provides quick and direct answers to the thorny questions commonly posed during a “curbside consultation” between colleagues. Dr. Philip Katz has designed this unique reference, which offers expert advice, preferences, and opinions on tough clinical questions commonly associated with GERD. The unique Q&A format provides quick access to current information related to GERD with the simplicity of a conversation between two colleagues. Numerous images, diagrams, and references are included to enhance the text and to illustrate the treatment of GERD patients. Curbside Consultation in GERD: 49 Clinical Questions provides information basic enough for residents while also incorporating expert advice that even high-volume clinicians will appreciate. Gastroenterologists, fellows and residents in training, surgical attendings, and surgical residents will benefit from the user-friendly and casual format and the expert advice contained within. Some of the questions that are answered: Can medical therapy alter the natural history of Barrett’s esophagus, Can antireflux surgery alter the natural history of Barrett’s esophagus, How does pregnancy affect GERD? Is GERD in pregnancy a risk for long-term reflux, What is the association of obesity and GERD, What are the so-called extraesophageal manifestations of GERD, Is there a gender difference in reflux disease? Does this affect treatment?
