Describes well-established tests and their role in clinical practice
Emphasises procedures of which the authors have first-hand experience
Based on the modern practice of gastroenterology

The new edition of this book provides a comprehensive review of the basic tests available in gastroenterology. Chapters examine widely-used modern techniques such as ultrasonography for Crohn's disease, capsule endoscopy, elastography and video proctosigmoidoscopy among others. Fully updated to reflect the recent advances in the field in the last 20 years, this volume evaluates investigations for their current clinical usefulness in the management of patients.
The reader will benefit from a critical analysis describing those older tests which have proved their worth alongside the newer procedures which have been introduced. Emphasis is placed on those techniques of which the authors have personal experience.
The book is designed for trainees and clinicians without special expertise in gastroenterology, as well as being a shelf manual for the gastroenterologist and the staff of gastroenterology investigation units.

Table of contents (16 chapters)
Helicobacter pylori
Bateson, Malcolm C. (et al.)
Pages 1-6
Upper Digestive Endoscopy
Bateson, Malcolm C. (et al.)
Pages 7-16
Intubation
Bateson, Malcolm C. (et al.)
Pages 17-21
Oesophagus
Bateson, Malcolm C. (et al.)
Pages 23-34
Stomach
Bateson, Malcolm C. (et al.)
Pages 35-46
Small Intestine
Bateson, Malcolm C. (et al.)
Pages 47-68
Absorption
Bateson, Malcolm C. (et al.)
Pages 69-80
Colon and Rectum
Bateson, Malcolm C. (et al.)
Pages 81-102
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Bateson, Malcolm C. (et al.)
Pages 103-108
Stool Examination
Bateson, Malcolm C. (et al.)
Pages 109-113
Pancreas
Bateson, Malcolm C. (et al.)
Pages 115-138
Liver Biochemistry
Bateson, Malcolm C. (et al.)
Pages 139-161
Liver Biopsy
Bateson, Malcolm C. (et al.)
Pages 163-173
Liver Imaging and Manometry
Bateson, Malcolm C. (et al.)
Pages 175-186
Gallbladder and Bile Ducts
Bateson, Malcolm C. (et al.)
Pages 187-201
Ascites and the Peritoneum
Bateson, Malcolm C. (et al.)