Handbook of Gastroenterologic Procedures

The thoroughly updated and greatly expanded Fourth Edition of the best-selling Manual of Gastroenterologic Procedurescovers all diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in current use for adult and pediatric patients. Fifty proceduresboth endoscopic and non-endoscopicare described in a concise, structured, easy-to-follow format that includes indications, contraindications, patient preparation, equipment, technique, post-procedure care, and complications. Over 100 drawings guide readers through key steps. This edition includes new diagnostic procedures and many new therapeutic endoscopy chapters. Appendices provide information on organizing a procedure unit, handling specimens, doses of GI drugs, guidelines for endoscopic screening and surveillance, and CPT codes, plus a listing of major equipment vendors and Websites.Drossman, Douglas A. is the author of 'Handbook of Gastroenterologic Procedures', published 2005 under ISBN 9780781750080 and ISBN 0781750083.