Textbook of Hepato-Gastroenterology

Firstly, the spectrum of diseases are different. Diseases of infection are still quite prevalent in many parts of the developing world. Moreover, a number of diseases occur in developing countries which are only rarely, if ever, seen in the Western world. One can cite the examples of tropical calcific pancreatitis and veno-occlusive disease of liver, among others.

Secondly, the paucity of diagnostic and therapeutic modalities makes the clinical approach to a patient somewhat different in developing countries. Thirdly, access to Western textbooks is limited in many areas of the developing world. The contributors have kept these things in mind while preparing their part of the book. 

 

Key Features

• Epidemiology, etiology, clinical features, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of hepatobiliary and GI diseases discussed at length

• Emphasis on basic aspects of liver and GI diseases as well as on evidenced-based clinical practice in hepatology and gastroenterology

• Preventive aspects in liver, biliary, and GI diseases duly highlighted

• Well-balanced text: neither too briefed nor too elaborated

• Expected to benefit specialists, postgraduate students, and residents alike

• Contributors from East and West ensure balanced focus on both Eastern and Western disease patterns

• Suitable for ready referencing. 

 

Table of Contents:

Chapter 1: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease 1

Chapter 2: Carcinoma of Esophagus 17

Chapter 3: Peptic Ulcer Disease 25

Chapter 4: Peptic Ulcer Disease in Asia–Pacific 31

Chapter 5: Functional Dyspepsia 35

Chapter 6: Gastric Cancer 43

Chapter 7: Malabsorption Disorders 61

Chapter 8: Abdominal Tuberculosis 68

Chapter 9: Inflammatory Bowel Disease 77

Chapter 10: Irritable Bowel Syndrome 94

Chapter 11: Colorectal Carcinoma 101

Chapter 12: Gastrointestinal Lymphomas 121

Chapter 13: Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor 132

Chapter 14: Acute Diarrheal Diseases 138

Chapter 15: Liver Immunology 145

Chapter 16: Inborn Errors of Bilirubin Metabolism 153

Chapter 17: Hepatitis A and E Viruses 157

Chapter 18: Hepatitis B Virus 164

Chapter 19: Viral Factors and Host Immune Response to Hepatitis B Virus 176

Chapter 20: Hepatitis C 184

Chapter 21: Emerging and Re-Emerging Factors about Hepatitis Virus

Chapter 22: Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease 204

Chapter 23: Alcoholic Liver Disease 214

Chapter 24: Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis 220

Chapter 25: Primary Biliary Cirrhosis 229xxv

Chapter 26: Autoimmune Hepatitis 239

Chapter 27: Amebic Liver Abscess 248

Chapter 28: Pyogenic Liver Abscess 251

Chapter 29: Hydatid Cyst of Liver 257

Chapter 30: Leptospirosis 262

Chapter 31: Cirrhosis of Liver 267

Chapter 32: Ascites 280

Chapter 33: Hepatic Encephalopathy 297

Chapter 34: Hepatocellular Carcinoma 302

Chapter 35: Portal Hypertension: Pathophysiology and Management 313

Chapter 36: Hepatorenal Syndrome 330

Chapter 37: Drug-induced Liver Injury 335

Chapter 38: Acute Liver Failure 346

Chapter 39: Biliary Atresia 359

Chapter 40: Liver Diseases in Pregnancy 369

Chapter 41: Liver Transplantation 379

Chapter 42: Gallstone Disease 404

Chapter 43: Cholangiocarcinoma 412

Chapter 44: Acute Pancreatitis 426

Chapter 45: Chronic Pancreatitis 442

Chapter 46: Carcinoma Pancreas 466

Index 473