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This practical reference guide focuses on outpatient management of common gastrointestinal disorders seen in primary care--problems that were previously referred out, but that managed care now requires the generalist to treat whenever possible. The book provides algorithms with step-by-step diagnosis, treatment, and patient management. Chapters are organized by clinical management issues, and clinical practice guidelines are incorporated into each chapter.
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A reference to common gastrointestinal disorders seen in primary care practice, providing clinically relevant information in a reader-friendly format. Each chapter is organized by clinical management issues and provides clinical practice guidelines when appropriate. Algorithms give step-by-step diagnostic, therapeutic, and management strategies for treatment of patients. Subjects treated include gallstones and their complications, gastroesophageal reflux disease, irritable bowel syndrome, and ischemic colitis. The editors teach in the department of internal medicine at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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