Pediatric Gastroenterology: A Color Handbook PDF

Preface

Pediatric gastroenterology is a relatively young field in the overarching discipline of pediatrics. Over the past 20 years, there has been an explosion of clinical, basic science, and translational research leading to a better understanding of the physiology and disease processes in the gastrointestinal system of children. Endoscopic techniques have improved, correlation of radiographic and biopsy findings with disease have become better defined, and advances in transplant care have led to markedly improved survival, even in the smallest of infants.

Pediatric Gastroenterology: A Color Handbook was compiled with the intent to explore the entirety of pediatric gastroenterology, including the gastrointestinal tract, liver, pancreas, and associated nutrition, radiographic, and endoscopic considerations. A large number of diverse topics are covered in this book in order to provide a basic overview of pediatric gastrointestinal disease. We have included a multitude of endoscopic, histologic, and radiographic images as well as illustrations and metabolic pathways to convey a better understanding of disease processes. The book ends with a list of recommended readings provided by the chapter authors. We hope that this book provides a solid introduction to pediatric gastroenterology for the reader, whether one is a gastroenterologist, general pediatrician, house staff, or medical student.

We would like to thank the Publisher, in particular Jill Northcott, Clair Chaventre, Paul Bennett, and Ruth Maxwell, for their helpful insight while we compiled our chapters. They were instrumental in making sure we had a firm understanding as to how the book would be put together as well as providing advice about image quality. We also want to thank our authors who worked so very hard in making sure that chapters were clear and concise while containing appropriate information. Finally, we wish to thank our spouses and children who were patient with us while we put this book together.