Diseases of the Alimentary Tract covers topics about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of several diseases of the alimentary tract. The book describes the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases of the mouth and the esophagus, such as aphthous stomatitis, esophageal disorders, and cancer of the esophagus. The text also discusses the types, etiology, symptoms, diagnosis, complications, and treatment of hiatus hernia. Peptic ulcer is tackled with regard to the causes, association to blood group, influence of hormones, geographical incidence, prognosis, and treatment.
The book then tackles the conditions associated with peptic ulcer; gastric operations and their metabolic sequelae; and the problems of gastritis and other local conditions. The text further discusses the environmental causes, local factors, symptoms, signs, diagnosis, and surgery of gastric cancer and the diagnosis and prognosis of gastrointestinal hemorrhage. Problems associated with dyspepsia; diseases of the gall bladder and the pancreas; various gastrointestinal problems; and rare gastrointestinal disorders are also explained. The book also describes Crohn's disease, disorders of the colon, as well as gastrointestinal tract involvement in some systemic diseases. Professional gastroenterologists and students taking courses related to gastroenterology will find the book invaluable.
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Chapter I The Mouth and OEsophagus
The Tongue
Coating
Lingua Nigra
Geographical Tongue
Neurosis
Glossitis
Aphthous Stomatitis
Heartburn
Dysphagia
Achalasia of the Cardia
Chagas' Disease
Diffuse OEsophageal Spasm
OEsophagitis
Strictures of the OEsophagus
The Syndrome of Anemia, Glossitis and Dysphagia (Plummer-Vinson Syndrome)
OEsophageal Webs and Rings
The Presence of Gastric Mucosa in the OEsophagus
Spontaneous Rupture of the OEsophagus
Cancer of the OEsophagus
Chapter II The Cardia and Hiatus Hernia
Mechanisms Preventing Reflux at the Gastro-OEsophageal Junction
The Anatomy of the Hiatus
The Intrinsic Sphincter of the Lower OEsophagus
The Angle of Entry into the Stomach
The Position of the Cardia
The OEsophagus in Animals
Hiatus Hernia
Hiatus Hernia in Children
Hiatus Hernia in Pregnancy
Hiatus Hernia and Cardiac Ischemia
Reflux without Hiatus Hernia
The Natural History of Hiatus Hernia
Other Types of Diaphragmatic Hernia
Chapter III Peptic Ulcer
Why Does the Stomach not Digest Itself?
Is Decreased Resistance of the Gastric Mucosa of Importance?
The Role of Hydrochloric Acid
Constitutional Factors
Blood Groups and Peptic Ulcer
The Influence of Hormones
Environmental Causes
Geographical Incidence
A Psychosomatic Disease?
Noxious Substances in Food and Drink
Other Possibilities
Incidence of Peptic Ulcer
Historical
Present Incidence
The Mechanism of Ulcer Pain
The Diagnosis of Peptic Ulcer
Special Clinical Problems
Chronic Gastric Ulcer, Benign or Malignant
Giant Lesser Curve Ulcers
Peptic Ulcer in Children
Post-Bulbar Duodenal Ulceration
Gastric and Duodenal Ulcer Occurring Together
Pyloric Obstruction
Medical Treatment of Peptic Ulcer
The Conservative Treatment of Acute Perforated Peptic Ulcer
Chapter IV Conditions Associated with Peptic Ulcer
Multiple Endocrine Adenomas
Hyperparathyroidism
The Zollinger- Ellison Syndrome (Ulcerogenic Tumor of the Pancreas)
Peptic Ulcer and Hepatic Cirrhosis
Peptic Ulcer and Emphysema
Carcinoid Tumours
Peptic Ulcer and Coronary Artery Disease
Chapter V Gastric Operations and their Metabolic Sequele
Gastric Operations
Partial Gastrectomy
Vagotomy and a Drainage Operation
Gastroenterostomy
Vagotomy
Sequele of Partial Gastrectomy
The Dumping Syndrome
Bilious Vomiting
Stomal Ulcer
Obstructive Symptoms after Polya Gastrectomy
Cancer in the Gastric Remnant
Loss of Weight
Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Mechanisms Causing Malnutrition
Altered Kinetics
The Role of the Pancreas
Poor Mixing of Food and Enzymes
The Blind Loop Syndrome from a Stagnant Afferent Loop
The Jejunal Mucosa
Anemia after Gastric Resection
Due to Iron Deficiency
Megaloblastic Anemia
Chapter VI Gastritis and other Local Conditions
Gastritis
Acute Gastritis
Acute "Erosive" Gastritis
Chronic gastritis
Gastritis and Peptic Ulcer
Gastritis and Gastric Cancer
Gastritis and Anemia
Gastritis and Alcohol
Irradiation Gastritis
Giant ruge (Menetrier's Disease; Giant Hypertrophic Gastritis)
Gastric Atrophy
Stress Ulcers
Neurogenic Peptic Ulceration
Acute Peptic Ulcers Due to Burns
Gastric Polyps
Primary Pyloric Hypertrophy in Adults
Gastric Stasis from Medical Causes
Duodenal Diverticula
Duodenal Stasis (Ileus or Obstruction)
Prolapse of the Gastric Mucosa
Syphilis
Chapter VII Gastric Cancer
Cancer of the Stomach
Hereditary
Blood Groups and Cancer of the Stomach
Environmental Causes
Soil and Geology
Food and Drink
Local Factors
Malignant Change of a Simple Gastric Ulcer
Gastric Polyps
Gastritis and Gastric Cancer
Symptoms
Signs
Diagnosis
Surgery
Chapter VIII Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
Hematemesis and Melena
Immediate Treatment
Early Diagnosis
Differential Diagnosis
Indications for Surgery
"Blind Gastrectomy"
Prognosis of Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
Bleeding from Unusual or Rare Causes
The Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Blood Dyscrasias
Vascular Disease
Henoch-Schönlein Purpura
Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum
Hereditary Telangiectasia
OEsophageal and Gastric Varices
Acute Gastrointestinal Bleeding of Unknown Origin
Chapter IX Problems Associated with Dyspepsia
Food and Digestion
Aerophagy
Nervous Dyspepsia
Anorexia Nervosa
X-ray Negative Dyspepsia (Non-Ulcer Dyspepsia)
Chapter X The Gall-Bladder and Pancreas
Incidence of Gall-Stones
Biliary Colic
Acute Cholecystitis
Chronic Cholecystitis
Motility Disturbances of the Biliary Tract
Pancreatitis
Etiology
Associated Factors
Acute Pancreatitis
Chronic Pancreatitis
Associated Diseases
Hyperparathyroidism
Hyperlipemia
Cancer of the Pancreas