The thoroughly updated and greatly expanded Fourth Edition of the
best-selling Manual of Gastroenterologic Procedures covers all
diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in current use for adult and
pediatric patients. Fifty procedures뾟oth endoscopic and non-
endoscopic뾞re described in a concise, structured, easy-to-follow
format that includes indications, contraindications, patient
preparation, equipment, technique, post-procedure care, and
complications. Over 100 drawings guide readers through key steps.
This edition includes new diagnostic procedures and many new
therapeutic endoscopy chapters. Appendices provide information on
organizing a procedure unit, handling specimens, doses of GI drugs,
guidelines for endoscopic screening and surveillance, and CPT codes,
plus a listing of major equipment vendors and Websites.