Advances in gastroenterology and hepatology.

M C Bateson

Journal: Postgraduate medical journal 2000;76(896):328-332

PMID: 10824044

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Abstract

This is a review of some of the most important growing points in the specialties of gastroenterology and hepatology. It does not aim to be completely comprehensive but to pick out major areas of importance to examination candidates and doctors without special experience in the field. Topics covered include: upper gastrointestinal haemorrhage; Barrett's oesophagus; carcinoma of the oesophagus; achalasia; Helicobacter pylori; duodenal ulcer prevention; coeliac disease; dermatitis herpetiformis; Crohn's disease; small bowel overgrowth; ulcerative colitis; carcinoma of the large bowel; obesity; endoscope sterilisation; gall stones; liver transplantation; autoimmune liver disease; viral hepatitis; metabolic liver diseases; and pancreatic insufficiency.

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DOI: 10.1136/pmj.76.896.328

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MeSH Terms: Autoimmune Diseases, Barrett Esophagus, Celiac Disease, Colitis, Ulcerative, Colonic Neoplasms, Crohn Disease, Duodenal Ulcer, Esophageal Achalasia, Esophageal Neoplasms, Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency, Gastrointestinal Diseases, Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage, Helicobacter Infections, Helicobacter pylori, Hepatitis, Viral, Human, Humans, Ileitis, Liver Diseases, Liver Transplantation, Peptic Ulcer