Gastric cancer is one of the leading causes of malignancy-related deaths world-wide with differences in incidence and treatment patterns geographic...

Stomach cancer (also called "gastric cancer") is the growth of cancer cells in the lining and wall of the stomach. Stomach cancer represents roughl...

Gastroenteritis is marked by inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract involving both the stomach and small intestine, and resulting in diarrhoea,...

Postgraduate education courses taught by the leading hepato-gastroenterologists in Europe, members of the EAGE, are published each year as part of ...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common disorder affecting approximately more than 10% of the population. GERD is highly heterogeneous i...

Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is one of frequent emergencies that clinicians frequently manage in clinical practice. This book contains several ch...

In this book, the authors present current research in the study of the symptoms, treatment and prevention of gastrointestinal disorders. Topics dis...

The elderly population is rapidly increasing is size as a result of the ageing of the baby boomers following the Second World War. Since there is a...

In spite of the progress made in vaccine and antiviral therapy development, hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection still remains a major health care pro...

Gestational diabetes, because of its not only high prevalence but also resulting complications in both mother and fetus makes it one of the most im...

In recent years, the importance of the microflora has inspired a great deal of research based on the tools of modern molecular biology, microbiolog...

Pharyngeal disease and/or dysfunction is responsible for many cases of dysphagia (difficulty swallowing). This can result in dehydration, malnutrit...

Infection by Helicobacter pylori has for many years been one of the medical conditions most studied not only in the gastroenterological context. Th...

Hepatitis B is a disease of the liver caused by the Hepatitis B virus (HBV), a member of the Hepadnavirus family and one of several unrelated viral...

Features: A pocket handbook on the practical and safe use of drugs in inflammatory bowel disease to achieve best patient outcome in day-to-day prac...

Intussusception is the most frequent cause of bowel obstruction in infants and toddlers. In this book, the symptoms and clinical findings of intuss...

This book examines new research on irritable bowel syndrome, also known as spastic colon, which is a functional bowel disorder characterised by chr...

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is common and affects 5 to 20% of individuals world-wide. Physicians with various specialties and at different setti...

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is common and affects 5 to 20% of individuals worldwide. Physicians with various specialties and at different settin...

To all readers of this book on pancreatitis: The idea of centering a book on pancreatitis came to the author’s mind after working as a general surg...

The liver is a large organ that sits in the right upper abdomen, just under the right lung. It is one of the body's most 'intelligent' organs in th...

In this book, the authors present topical research in the study of the causes, treatment and prevention of liver disease and peritonitis. Topics di...

This book adheres to strict scientific principles and is designed to explore the whole aspect of gallstone disease from the micro world of the gene...

As in previous years, the editors have selected topics which are rapidly developing and for which there is a need to communicate new information. F...

Contains the proceedings of a colloquium on non-ulcer dyspepsia. The papers examine pathophysiological and therapeutic approaches to the condition.

John Libbey Eurotext is continuing to publish the proceedings of these courses in gastroenterology organised in Europe by the world's leading speci...

This 6th volume of OESO has the advantage to address a topic which is at the forefront of concern for all those involved with disease of the upper ...

This book provides a comprehensive look at this common disease written in medical journal style but designed to be read by anyone with an interest ...

Diseases of the rectum and anus are common phenomena. Its prevalence in the general population is probably much higher than that seen in clinical p...

In recent years mass media represented an important vehicle to develop the concept that everything we eat could have a positive or negative impact ...

Hepatitis B is a disease of the liver caused by the Hepatitis B virus (HBV), a member of the Hepadnavirus family and one of several unrelated viral...

Postgraduate Course 1997, Nantes, 3 to 7 July. In January 1997, John Libbey Eurotext first published this course organised by the European Associat...

John Libbey Eurotext is continuing to publish the proceedings of these courses in gastroenterology organised in Europe by the world's leading speci...

John Libbey Eurotext is continuing to publish the gastroenterology course organised in Europe by leading international experts. The July 1999 cours...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), or acid reflux disease is defined as chronic symptoms or mucosal damage produced by the abnormal reflux in ...

This book presents important leading-edge research on stomach cancer. Stomach cancer (also called "gastric cancer") is the growth of cancer cells i...

Proceedings of a symposium held in Versailles, 5 December 1994. This book describes the action of Fedotozine on the afferent visceral fibres and it...

Short bowel syndrome (SBS) is a pathologic condition which is characterised by reduced intestinal length and diminished intestinal absorptive capac...

Short bowel syndrome (SBS) is defined as intestinal failure following a loss of intestinal length which causes marked maldigestion and malabsorptio...

Brings together the papers of a meeting held in Mont Gabriel, Canada in March 1989. Researchers considered the mechanisms of stress and its neuroen...

Crohn's disease is a chronic illness that afflicts millions of patients worldwide. Despite its increasing recognition as a medical specialty within...

The proposed self-help book is different from all previous IBS books, for it approaches IBS from a new and exciting viewpoint -- that of coping wit...

The human digestive system plays an important role in processing food in order to provide nutrients that the body can use. This well-illustrated te...

Surgery remains a challenge for young learners. Perhaps the most difficult of all surgeries are those done on the liver, biliary tree and pancreas....

Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the gastrointestinal tract, primarily confined to the colon and rectum. The clinical manif...

The product of a workshop bringing together leading international specialists, this extremely concise book provides, in just a few pages, a complet...

An ulcer is the result of an imbalance between aggressive and defensive factors. The pathology of ulcer is complex and may involve overproduction o...

Uncommon gastrointestinal diseases are a worrisome and challenging problem for gastroenterologists and GI Pathologists. In this book, the authors p...