Bariatric Endoscopy
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| Rating | : | 4.96 (977 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1441917098 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 245 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-08-17 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Fantastic This book is a must read for advanced endoscopists or any endoscopist that treats bariatric patients. It really is comprehensive. It is written by the the man who established the field and it sets the standard for the topic.
Thompson, MD, MSc, FACG, FASGEBrigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Endoscopy, Boston, MA, USA . Christopher C
Each technique is associated with unique challenges and complications and it is important for the clinician to be knowledgeable about the endoscopic management of these patients. Authored by authorities in the field, Bariatric Endoscopy is an indispensible tool for the gastroenterologist or surgical endoscopist as they care for patients with complicated bariatric issues.. From the Back CoverTo date, diet programs and medical therapies for the treatment of obesity have had limited success. Detailed illustrations are also provided for surgical proce
Bariatric surgery, however, provides a means of effective weight loss for many of those with morbid obesity. Each technique is associated with unique challenges and complications and it is important for the clinician to be knowledgeable about the endoscopic management of these patients. Authored by authorities in the field, Bariatric Endoscopy is an indispensible tool for the gastroenterologist or surgical endoscopist as they care for patients with complicated bariatric issues.. Additionally, as endoscopic technology evolves it may offer more than just the diagnosis and treatment of complications. Detailed illustrations are also provided for surgical procedures, complications and obesity management chapters. Organized into five sections, the volume covers an obesity overview, traditional therapy, endoscopy and the bariatric patient, medical management of post-surgical complications, and the future role of endoscopy in obesity management. Most of these weight loss procedures are performed with a variety of techniques that continue to evolve. Bariatric Endoscopy reviews the management of obesity, normal post-surgical anatomy, endoscopic and medical management of post-surgical complications, and future endoscopic therapies for obesity management. To dat