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Intestinal Failure: Diagnosis, Management and Transplantation
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Edition:
- 1st
- Author:
- Langnas, Alan N.; Goulet, Oliver; Quigley, Eamonn M.M.; Tappenden, Kelly A.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
- ISBN:
- 978-1-40-514637-1
- Doody's Star Rating®:
- Score:
- 94
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Description
Essential reading for any gastroenterologists, surgeons, transplant teams or clinical nutritionists involved in the care of patients with intestinal failure.
Intestinal failure is a challenging, emerging field that has been the subject of much research and debate in recent years and has only recently become widely accepted as a distinct clinical syndrome.
This comprehensive book provides an in-depth review of scientific theory and clinical practice relating to intestinal failure with specific emphasis on assessment and management as part of a multidisciplinary team. Compiled by an internationally recognized editorial team, the book provides a practical how-to guide to the management of adult and pediatric patients with intestinal failure, focusing on quality-of-life issues that are at the heart of patient care.
Features include:
Intestinal failure is a challenging, emerging field that has been the subject of much research and debate in recent years and has only recently become widely accepted as a distinct clinical syndrome.
This comprehensive book provides an in-depth review of scientific theory and clinical practice relating to intestinal failure with specific emphasis on assessment and management as part of a multidisciplinary team. Compiled by an internationally recognized editorial team, the book provides a practical how-to guide to the management of adult and pediatric patients with intestinal failure, focusing on quality-of-life issues that are at the heart of patient care.
Features include:
- World experts from centers of excellence share their clinical experience and expertise, offering the first ever authoritative resource on intestinal failure
- All aspects of patient management are covered, from diagnosis and medical and surgical management (including transplantation) to nutritional consideration and psychosocial aspects of care
- Numerous illustrations, flow diagrams and summary boxes complement the text and emphasize important concepts, providing an accessible approach to this complex field
Details
- Platform:
- OvidSP
- Publisher:
- Wiley
- Product Type:
- Book
- Author:
- Langnas, Alan N.; Goulet, Oliver; Quigley, Eamonn M.M.; Tappenden, Kelly A.
- ISBN:
- 978-1-40-514637-1
- Specialty:
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- Gastroenterology & Hepatology
- Internal Medicine
- Language:
- English
- Edition:
- 1st
- Pages:
- 416
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Doody's Star Rating®:
- Score:
- 94