Perfect for residents, generalists, medical students, nurses, and other healthcare professionals who need a practical, working knowledge of gastroenterology, Netter's Gastroenterology, 3rd Edition, provides a concise overview highlighted by unique, memorable Netter illustrations. This superb visual resource showcases the well-known work of Frank H. Netter, MD, and his successor, Carlos Machado, MD, a physician who has created clear, full-color illustrations in the Netter tradition. Up-to-date coverage of the full range of digestive diseases-including gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition- keeps you current with the latest information in the field. - Offers a quick and memorable summary of nearly 200 of the most commonly encountered clinical conditions, from classic to contemporary. Concise text is presented in a templated format for fast, easy access to information. - Features over 300 Netter and Netter-style images that highlight key aspects of patient presentation, pathophysiology, and relevant anatomy to provide a rich visual understanding of the most important concepts. - Includes access to 25 printable patient education brochures in the enhanced eBook version. - Provides complete guidance on all major GI diseases and conditions through sections on normal structure and function, the clinical picture, diagnosis, treatment and management, course and progress, and prevention and control. - Offers dependable clinical advice from Drs. Martin H. Floch, Neil R. Floch, Joseph K. Lim, C. S. Pitchumoni, Raul J. Rosenthal, and James S. Scolapio, as well as many world-renowned chapter contributors.

Dr. Floch is a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Yale University where he recently formed the Fellow's Clinic in the Digestive Disease Section supervising all gastrointestinal trainees in consultation on problem cases. He is a Master of the American College of Gastroenterology (MACG) and an American Gastroenterology Association Fellow (AGAF) as well as a Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP). He formerly was Chairman of Medicine at Norwalk Hospital and the Founding Chief of Gastroenterology and Nutrition in Norwalk. He is Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology and has written five books including the 2nd edition of the textbook "Netter's Gastroenterology .

Dr. Floch is renowned for his work in gastric and intestinal diseases and probiotics. He lectures nationally and internationally, haven given Grand Rounds at Harvard, Brown, UMass, and UConn among others. He is a consultant to Pfizer, Proctor & Gamble, Dannon, Shire and Biocodex.

His research has been extensive in gastroenterology having had grants from the Armed Forces and National Institute of Health.

Dr. Floch has a FWCI of 1.18 and has the majority (76%) of his content published in gastroenterology journals. 8.7% of his work appears in the top 10% most cited journals worldwide.

Dr. Floch has experience with national, international, institutional and single authorship.

SECTION I

ESOPHAGUS

1. Anatomy of the Esophagus and the Foregut
2. Congenital Anomalies of the Esophagus
3. Deglutition
4. Benign Disease of Esophagus
5. Esophageal Diverticula
6. Foreign Bodies in the Esophagus
7. Caustic Injury of the Esophagus
8. Esophageal Varicosities
9. Esophageal Rupture and Perforation
10. Eosinophilic Esophagitis
11. GERD
12. Sliding and Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernias Types 1, 2, and 3
13. Esophageal Motility Disorders
14. Neoplastic Disease of the Esophagus

SECTION II

STOMACH AND DUODENUM

15. Anatomy of the Stomach and Duodenum
16. Gastric Secretion
17. Factors Influencing Gastric Activity
18. Role of the Stomach in Digestion
19. Gastric Acid Secretion Tests: Hydrochloric Acid and Gastrin
20. Effect of Drugs on Gastric Function
21. Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
22. Coated Tongue, Halitosis, and Thrush
23. Aerophagia and Eructation
24. Motility of the Stomach
25. Gastroparesis and Gastric Motility Disorders
26. Pyloric Obstruction and the Effects of Vomiting
27. Nausea and Vomiting
28. Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis
29. Diverticula of the Stomach and Gastrointestinal Prolapse
30. Diverticula of the Duodenum
31. Dyspepsia, Functional Dyspepsia, and Nonulcer Dyspepsia
32. Helicobacter pylori Infection
33. Gastritis: General, Erosive and Acute
34. Peptic Ulcer Disease
35. Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding
36. Therapeutic Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
37. Benign Tumors of the Stomach and GISTs
38. Gastrintestinal Lymphoma and Mucosa-Associated Lymphoid Tissue
39. Cancers of the Stomach
40. Tumors of the Duodenum
41. Principles of Gastric Surgery
42. Postgastrectomy Complications: Partial Gastrectomy
43. Effects of Total Gastrectomy

SECTION III

Abdominal wall

44. Anatomy of the Abdominal Wall and Inguinal Region
45. Peritoneum and Related Diseases
46. Mesenteric Ischemia and other Vascular Lesions
47. Alimentary Tract Obstruction and Intestinal Injuries
48. Abdominal wall and abdominal cavity hernias
49. Abdominal Cavity Access: Open Laparotomy, Laparoscopy, and Robotic access

SECTION IV

SMALL INTESTINE

50. Anatomy of the Small Intestine
51. Secretory, Digestive, and Absorptive Functions of the Small Intestine
52. Gastrointestinal Hormones and Neurotransmitters
53. Imaging of the Small Intestine
54. Visceral Reflexes
55. Congenital Abnormalities of the Small Intestine
56. Meckel Diverticulum
57. Diverticula of the Small Intestine
58. Motility and Dysmotility of the Small Intestine
59. Obstruction and Ileus of the Small Intestine
60. Chronic Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction
61. Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders
62. Evaluation of the Small Bowel
63. Lactose, Fructose, and Sucrose Intolerance
64. Diarrhea
65. Celiac Disease and Malabsorption
66. Whipple Disease
67. Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth
68. Short Bowel Syndrome
69. Food Allergy
70. Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis
71. Intussusception of the Small Intestine
72. Benign Tumors of the Small Intestine
73. Malignant Tumors of the Small Intestine
74. Carcinoid Syndrome and Neuroendocrine Tumors
75. Ileostomy, Colostomy, and Gastroenteric Stromas

SECTION V

COLON, RECTUM, AND ANUS

76. Anatomy of the Colon, Rectum, and Anus
77. Secretory, Digestive, and Absorptive Functions of the Colon and Colonic Flora
78. Probiotics, Prebiotics and the Microbiota
79. Anoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy, and Colonoscopy
80. Laparoscopy and Laparotomy
81. Stool Examination
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