Publisher | Springer, Berlin |
Year | |
Pages | 139 |
Version | hardback |
Language | English |
ISBN | 9783319490151 |
Categories | Gastrointestinal & colorectal surgery |
Introduction to Gastrointestinal Diseases Vol. 1
Part 1: irritable bowel syndrome and functional gastrointestinal diseases
Part 2: inflammatory bowel diseases
I. IntroductionII. Physiology of the GI tract:
Brain-gut axis + enteric nervous system
Endogenous systems: receptors + ligands (5-HT, ACh, opioids, CB, GPCR, TRP)
Gastrointestinal motility
Water and electrolyte transport
III. Pathophysiology and risk factors (environmental, genetic, other)
IV. Clinical features
V. Diagnostic criteria (with comments)VI. Clinical treatment
Pharmacological targets
When is surgery necessary?
Possible complicationsModifications of the treatment
VII. Patient's guideDiet & Lifestyle
Intestinal microflora
Psychological aspects & treatment
Co-operation between doctor an
d patient Summary