Gastrointestinal Pathology: Correlative Endoscopic and Histologic Assessment
About this ebook
Accurate diagnosis of GI conditions necessarily entails both the careful taking of biopsies and the informed analysis of tissue material. With that being so, gastroenterologists and GI pathologists alike must have a solid understanding of the techniques, handling requirements, and diagnostic characteristics involved if they are to collaborate effectively. Gastrointestinal Pathology has been designed to provide a clinically focussed and richly illustrated guide to real-world scenarios faced by practicing GI specialists, offering step-by-step instruction and professional advice on the correct diagnosis of all major GI conditions. This essential new book includes:
- Full-color illustrations throughout
- Complete details of biopsy samples required to diagnose specific conditions
- Reviews of differential diagnoses
- Clinical management clues based on pathologic findings
Featuring information to improve the practice of all gastroenterologists and GI pathologists, Gastrointestinal Pathology is a practical and every-day resource for the precise diagnosis of a wide range of GI conditions.
About the author
The Editors:
Gregory Y. Lauwers, MD, is the Director of the Gastrointestinal Pathology Service at the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer and Research institute. He is also Professor in the Departments of Pathology & Cell Biology and Oncologic Sciences at the University of South Florida in Tampa, USA.
Michael B. Wallace, MD, is the Fred C. Andersen Professor of Medicine at Mayo Clinic and Chief of Gastroenterology at Sheik Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) in partnership with Mayo Clinic, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.
Till S. Clauditz, MD, is Associate Professor and Head of GI-Pathology, Dept. of Pathology, at the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Germany.
