Gastrointestinal NursingISBN: 978-0-632-05294-3
Paperback
220 pages
July 2005, Wiley-Blackwell
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Foreword vii
1 Introduction 1
Section 1 Structure, Function and Disorders of the Gastrointestinal Tract 11
2 An Overview of the Gastrointestinal Tract 13
3 The Oesophagus 24
4 The Stomach 38
5 The Small Intestine 58
6 The Large Intestine 75
7 The Liver 106
8 The Biliary System 115
9 The Pancreas 124
Section 2 Essential Aspects of Gastroenterology 135
10 Diagnostic Procedures and Tests in Gastroenterology 137
11 Gastrointestinal Emergencies 151
12 Pharmacology in Gastroenterology 158
Section 3 Living with Gastrointestinal Disorders 165
13 The Role of Psychosocial Factors in Gastroenterology 167
14 Quality of Life in Gastroenterology 179
Glossary 189
Useful Addresses 193
Appendix 196
Index 205