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Preface
Welcome to the 3rd edition of Clinical gastroenterology: a practical problem-based approach! The last edition was published in 2006, and it is very gratifying to see its success translate into another edition so soon. The production of a 3rd edition of a textbook normally indicates it has survived childhood and adolescence and has reached adulthood, reflecting its acceptance as a valuable education tool. The editor and authors have strived to ensure that this new edition remains a learning gem. The aim of the book is unchanged: to provide an up-to-date, systematic, highly integrated yet very practical account of gastroenterology, hepatology, endoscopy and gastrointestinal surgery. With this in mind, the book retains its clinical focus, starting with a common (or uncommon but important) problem, and working through the assessment,differentialdiagnosis,pathophysiology and management, complementing a problembased learning approach now so popular around the world.
A number of new features have been added in this edition. Each chapter now starts off with a case to set the scene and illustrate some essential principles. At the end of each chapter is a list of key points to promote learning, followed by a list of current, important references. Every chapter has been carefully revised and edited to ensure the material is current, reflects best practice and is easy to understand. A new two-colour layout enhances the readability of the text and tables. Five new chapters have been added covering when to test and treat Helicobacter pylori, inflammatory bowel disease, obesity,
preparing for endoscopy and sedation, and management of end-stage liver disease and liver transplant. This is an international textbook with contributors from Australia, Europe and the USA, all of whom are experts in the field; I remain very grateful for their efforts. We have relied on feedback from peer reviewers and readers as we have prepared this new edition; please do not hesitate to contact us with your suggestions and recommendations. We have missed the input of the late Professor Christopher Martin into this edition, but believe the book will live up to his high standards. Gastroenterology is an exciting hands-on specialty that has seen very considerable advances over the past few decades. Whether you are a medical student, resident, registrar or general practitioner, this volume will provide valuable management guidance when you next encounter a particular gastrointestinal symptom, sign, .laboratory test or x-ray
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