Functional and Motility Disorders of the Gastrointestinal Tract: A Case Study Approach




This volume covers the myriad of functional and motility gastrointestinal disorders in a comprehensive manner. The book is divided into seven major sections, with each section beginning with a brief case presentation highlighting the specific disorder to be reviewed. Appropriate criteria is highlighted, followed by a brief review on the epidemiology, etiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of each specific disorder. 2-3 key teaching “pearls”, test questions and key references are also provided for each chapter. The book is organized so that each chapter can stand on its own and be used as a quick reference source in the clinic. Alternatively, it can be read cover to cover as an authoritative textbook on gastrointestinal functional and motility disorders.

Written by international experts in the field of motility disorders, Functional and Motility Disorders of the Gastrointestinal Tract: A Case Study Approach is an invaluable resource for experienced physicians, students, residents, fellows, nurse practitioners and physician assistants.

Table of contents : 
Front Matter....Pages i-xiii
Front Matter....Pages 1-1
Globus....Pages 3-9
Dysphagia....Pages 11-23
Noncardiac Chest Pain....Pages 25-36
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease....Pages 37-47
Front Matter....Pages 49-49
Aerophagia, Belching, and Rumination....Pages 51-60
Dyspepsia....Pages 61-73
Chronic Nausea....Pages 75-87
Gastroparesis....Pages 89-100
Cyclical Vomiting Syndrome....Pages 101-110
Front Matter....Pages 111-111
Gas and Bloating....Pages 113-123
Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth....Pages 125-136
Chronic Intestinal Pseudo-obstruction....Pages 137-150
Front Matter....Pages 151-151
Functional Gallbladder Disorder....Pages 153-160
Right Upper Quadrant Pain After Cholecystectomy....Pages 161-173
Front Matter....Pages 175-175
Chronic Constipation....Pages 177-186
Irritable Bowel Syndrome....Pages 187-200
Colonic Inertia....Pages 201-207
Chronic Diarrhea....Pages 209-223
Front Matter....Pages 225-225
Fecal Incontinence....Pages 227-238
Rectal Pain....Pages 239-250
Front Matter....Pages 251-251
Complementary and Alternative Management Strategies in Irritable Bowel Syndrome....Pages 253-259
Back Matter....Pages 261-285