RecordNumber
5295
Author
Keshav, Satish
Title
The gastrointestinal system at a glance
Author Statement
Satish Keshav
Publication
Blackwell Science
Publication Year
2004
Collation
117 p. ill. 27 cm
Series
At a glance
Notes
Includes index , Mouth and teeth -- Salivary glands -- Tongue and pharynx -- Oesophagus -- Stomach -- Duodenum -- Pancreas -- Liver -- Biliary system -- Hepatic portal system -- Jejunum and ileum -- Caecum and appendix -- Colon -- Rectum and anus -- Enteric motility -- Enteric endocrine system -- Enteric and autonomic nerves -- Mucosal immune system -- Digestion and absorption -- Digestion of carbohydrates, proteins and fats -- Digestion of vitamins and minerals -- Nutrition -- fluid and electrolyte balance -- Hepatic metabolic and synthetic function -- Hepatic detoxification and excretion -- Nausea and vomiting -- Diarrhoea -- Constipation -- Functional disorders and Irritable bowel syndrome -- Gastro-oesophageal reflux and hiatus hernia -- Peptic ulcer and helicobacter pylori -- Gastroenteritis and food poisioning -- Gastrointestinal system infections -- , Ulcerative colitis and Crohns disease -- Celiac disease -- Obesity and malnutrition -- Colon and rectal cancer -- Gastrointestinal, pancreatic and liver tumours -- Haemorrhoids and anorectal disease -- Gallstones and pancreatitis -- Hepatitis and acute liver disease -- Cirrhosis and chronic liver disease -- Clinical assessment and blood tests -- Endoscopy -- Radiology and imaging -- Functional tests -- Pharmacotherapy -- Gastrointestinal surgery
Subject
Gastrointestinal system. , Gastrointestinal system , Digestive System. , Digestive System Diseases.
Main class
612.3/2