Pediatric Gastrointestinal Disease

This new, updated edition of Pediatric Gastrointestinal Disease is a comprehensive, clinically oriented review of gastroenterology and liver diseases in children. Expert pediatric sub-specialists in gastroenterology, pathology, radiology, and surgery provide easy-to-read guidelines for pathophysiology, diagnosis and management.* Analyses the causes of common symptoms and complaints-such as abdominal Pain, vomiting and diarrhea-and provides an approach to their evaluation. * Reviews specific diseases in detail, including complicating conditions and treatment for the management of acute & chronic hepatitis and gastroesophageal reflux. * Organizes the sections on specific diseases according to organ system-from the esophagus to the liver and pancreas-so the reader can quickly locate information. * Provides a practical guide to the basic aspects of infant formulas, and the nutritional requirements and management of children. * Includes a new section on diseases of the liver and in-depth coverage of inflammatory bowel disease. * Features extensive revisions and updates throughout and a stronger focus on clinical issues.