Offers up-to-date guidance on the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal motility disorders
Focuses on practice rather than on science
Written in a readily understandable style, with many clear illustrations
Meets the needs of both general practitioners and medical specialists
?This book describes the causes and clinical management of functional gastrointestinal disorders in a readily understandable way, with the aid of many clear illustrations. The concrete and practical advice provided will be most helpful in the clinical practice of both the general practitioner and the medical specialist. Functional disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease, functional dyspepsia, and irritable bowel syndrome, are very common and chronic conditions. Despite the recent publication of many scientific papers on their diagnosis and treatment, much remains unclear, and management is still considered challenging. This practice-oriented book will be an ideal source of reliable up-to-date guidance for all who care for these patients.

Table of contents (9 chapters)
Functional Anatomy and Physiology
Bredenoord, Albert J. (et al.)
Pages 1-13
Diagnostic Techniques
Bredenoord, Albert J. (et al.)
Pages 15-30
Principles of Drug Therapy for Disorders of Gastrointestinal Function
Bredenoord, Albert J. (et al.)
Pages 31-37
The Esophagus
Bredenoord, Albert J. (et al.)
Pages 39-57
Gastric Motility
Bredenoord, Albert J. (et al.)
Pages 59-67
Small Bowel
Bredenoord, Albert J. (et al.)
Pages 69-73
Colon
Bredenoord, Albert J. (et al.)
Pages 75-89
Anorectum
Bredenoord, Albert J. (et al.)
Pages 91-101
Biliary System
Bredenoord, Albert J. (et al.)
Pages 103-107