An illustrated guide to the practice of therapeutic endoscopy. International experts have contributed superbly illustrated chapters which reflect the international coverage of endoscopy. Illustrated with colour line illustrations and photographs this practical book sets out the steps involved in different endoscopic procedures and draws attention to the tricks and traps, complications and results that can ensue.

Features

Superbly illustrated in four colour
Step by step guide to all therapeutic endoscopic procedures
Reflects worldwide practice
Edited by four of the world's leading endoscopists
Very clinical scope
Includes complications and how to avoid them

What's New

New chapter on mucosal resection
New chapter on endosonographically guided fine needle aspiration
Over 100 new line illustrations in two colour
Updating of all existing chapters

Contents

Therapy of Non-variceal Upper Intestinal Bleeding.
Treatment of Variceal Bleeding
Dilation Procedures.
Bridging Intestinal Narrowing with Prostheses.
Modalities for Tissue Coagulation or Ablation:
a) Electrocoagulation
b) Laser Application
c) Argon Plasma Coagulation
Photodynamic Therapy.
Mucosal Resection.
Endoscopic Sphincterotomy.
Therapy of Biliary Tract Stone Disease
a) Transpapillary
b) Transhepatic.
Therapy of Benign Pancreatic Disease.
Bridging Malignant Biliopancreatic Narrowing with Prostheses.
Polypectomy.
Treatment of Lower Intestinal Bleeding.
Proctology.
Endosonographically-guided Interventions.
Gastrostomy / Enterostomy.