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Recent years have brought major shifts in the way endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography is used in everyday practice, including the incorporation of endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) techniques with ERCP. The 4th Edition of this practical reference helps you make the most of today's ERCP in your practice, with authoritative, highly illustrated guidance on every aspect of this complex tool, including coverage of the latest techniques both in print and on video. - Provides detailed, full-color illustrations and in-depth instructions for performing all procedures. - Depicts each procedure in dozens of step-by-step videos that clearly show ERCP techniques and imaging interpretation, including many new or recently improved procedures. - Covers recent advancements in balloon assisted endoscopy, and provides guidance on performing ERCP on patients with surgically altered anatomy. - Includes new chapters on endoscopic disinfection to address antibiotic resistant bacterial infections traced back to duodenoscopes; the environmental implications of ERCP; and magnetic biliary anastomosis. - Contains clear therapeutic guidelines that help you determine when and when not to perform ERCP. - Any additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date.

Over the past 40 years, ERCP has become an effective therapeutic modality with diagnostic purposes that are continually improved.. The 3rd Edition of this practical reference helps you make the most of today's endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography in your practice. You'll find authoritative, highly illustrated guidance on every aspect of ERCP, including coverage of the latest techniques. - Clearly depicts each step of ERCP procedures in dozens of step-by-step videos, including Needle Knife Sphincterotomy, Biliary Sphincterotomy, Cannulation, and Fistulotomy. - Provides clear guidelines on when and when not to perform ERCP. - Features superb, full-color images, and a wealth of illustrative diagrams. - Includes new chapters that cover duodenoscope reprocessing; endomicrocopy; EUS-guided endotherapy related to pancreatobiliary disorders; and CT and MRCP related to pancreatobiliary disorders. - Contains updated information on radiofrequency ablation for cancer, percutaneous vs. endoscopic drainage, scope cleaning practices, and pancreatic necrosis. - Expert Consult™ eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

Liver disease is an increasingly common cause of mortality, and its management is often complex and challenging. Endoscopy has in recent times undergone a period of rapid progress, with numerous novel and specialized endoscopic modalities that are of increasing value in the investigation and management of the patient with liver disease. As the technology in endoscopy expands, both as a diagnostic and interventional procedure, so does the role of the endoscopist in liver disease. This full colour book and companion website offer a comprehensive guidance as to when, why, and how to perform endoscopy to best manage your patients. Brings together two key areas – liver disease and endoscopy – into one expert clinical textbook Covers the entire spectrum of clinical problems that gastroenterologists and endoscopists face while managing patients with liver disease Includes the latest management guidelines from the key international societies, such as the ASGE, AASLD, EASL and BSG Well illustrated with over 150 high-quality colour images 11 high-quality videos illustrating optimum endoscopy practice, all clearly referenced in the text An indispensable tool for all gastroenterologists, hepatologists and endoscopists, Endoscopy in Liver Disease is perfect for learning how to perform endoscopy safely and effectively in the patient population with liver disorders.

Medical Therapy of Ulcerative Colitis will serve as an invaluable resource for individual physicians use who treat patients with ulcerative colitis. The text presents a comprehensive overview of medical therapy for management of specific clinical scenarios and also a focus on the individual medications used to treat patients with ulcerative colitis. The book will be evidence based and focus on simplifying the current treatment to make it easy to understand. The chapters are written by experts in their fields and provide the most up to date information. This book will target gastroenterologists who focus on IBD, general gastroenterologists, fellows, and surgeons such as colorectal surgeons or GI surgeons who may treat patients with ulcerative colitis.

ERCP, now in its second edition, is dedicated to simplifying and explaining everything that you need to know to effectively and safely practice endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography. High-quality images, illustrative diagrams, and coverage of the latest techniques guide you through this complex topic and help you achieve optimal outcomes.Consult this title on your favorite e-reader with intuitive search tools and adjustable font sizes. Elsevier eBooks provide instant portable access to your entire library, no matter what device you're using or where you're located.Deliver the most effective therapy with an in-depth review of intricate ERCP procedures, and equip yourself with the latest techniques, therapeutic modalities, and guidelines.Master the latest diagnostic and therapeutic techniques with ERCP - your visual and interactive guide to this increasingly important procedure!Apply the latest ERCP techniques with 11 new chapters covering Cholangioscopy: Videocholangioscopy; Echoendoscopic Ultrasound; Endoscopic Ultrasound; Combined Biliary and Duodenal Obstruction; and more.Enhance your learning with the help of summaries following each chapter, updated images throughout, and a wealth of illustrative diagrams demonstrating key information.See how it's done. Over 40 videos feature the latest procedures, such as Needle Knife Sphincterotomy, Biliary Sphincterotomy, Cannulation, and Fistulotomy. Access the fully searchable text, download all the images, and watch key videos online at www.expertconsult.com!

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