Camilleri, M.: IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME. A clinicians guide; August 2002; 110,00 €; 208 Pag. / 200 Illus. 

 

 

Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A clinican's guide provides a very up-to-date overview of this controversial disease, focusing in particular on diagnosis, management and treatment, but also covering epidemiology and new pathophysiologic advances. Tailored to the needs of today's practicing clinician, the book clearly explains the role of diet in treatment of IBS, the use of antidepressants, bulking agents and antispasmodics, as well as including a thorough review of serotinergic drugs and emerging treatments and pharmacotherapies. The management of the disease from the primary care perspective, and the relationship between the doctor and the patient in the treatment of the disease, are also comprehensively covered. There is an evaluation for the evidence for procedures in all chapters.  
 
The book is edited and written by a team of internationally renowned contributors from around the globe, who represent some of the leading names in IBS treatment and research. The book is beautifully illustrated throughout with full color artworks, tables and graphs, especially created for this title, which help understanding and clarify difficult concepts. Summary boxes appear throughout the text, highlighting key information.  
 
Irritable Bowel Syndrome will be an invaluable resource to all gastroenterologists, and will be an indispensable guide to internists, family care and general practitioners.  

 

Features
  • Up-to-date: Provides timely, up-to-the-minute advice.
  • Focused on therapy and "clinical pearls": Provides practical advice.
  • Beautifully produced and illustrated in full colour: Use of colour helps reader understanding. Visually attractive
  • Use of cartoons to explain pathophysiology: Difficult concepts clearly explained in a clear, visual manner.
  • Written in a very clear and user-friendly manner: Easy and practical to use.
  • Key points summarised throughout the text: Good for quick reference
  • International authorship: Provides depth and breadth of coverage not found in other texts.
  • Edited by respected leaders in the field: Expert advice.
  • Evidence-based approach incorporated throughout: Distils the true message out from the research.

 
Contents
 
CONTENTS 
 
Clinical diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome  
 
George F. Longstreth  
 
 
Determinants of consulting behaviour  
 
G. Richard Locke III  
 
 
World view of irritable bowel syndrome  
 
W. Grant Thompson  
 
 
Relations between chronic stress and bowel symptoms  
 
Ethelle J. Bennett and John E. Kellow  
 
 
Role of sexual of physical abuse in irritable bowel syndrome  
 
Natasha A. Koloski and Nicholas J. Talley  
 
 
The relationship between irritable bowel syndrome and psychiatric disorder  
 
Francis Creed  
 
 
Altered CNS processing of visceral pain in irritable bowel syndrome  
 
Howard Mertz  
 
 
Evidence of abnormal rectal sensitivity in irritable bowel syndrome  
 
Lesley A. Houghton  
 
 
The role of gas in irritable bowel syndrome  
 
Eamonn M.M. Quigley  
 
 
Post-infectious irritable bowel syndrome  
 
Robin C. Spiller  
 
 
Importance of serotonergic mechanisms in GI motility and sensation  
 
Michael D. Gershon  
 
 
12. Mechanisms of functional dyspepsia and its relation to irritable bowel syndrome  
 
Maura Corsetti and Jan Tack  
 
  
Overview: the doctor-patient relationship  
 
Sidney F. Phillips  
 
 
Managing irritable bowel syndrome: the perspective from primary care  
 
Roger Jones  
 
 
15. Role of diet and bulking agents in treatment of irritable bowel syndrome  
 
Robert J. Atkinson and John O. Hunter  
 
 
Psychotherapy in irritable bowel syndrome  
 
Peter J. Whorwell and Elspeth Guthrie  
 
 
Antidepressant for irritable bowel syndrome  
 
Ray E. Clouse and Patrick J. Lustman  
 
 
Therapeutic utility of antispasmodics in irritable bowel syndrome  
 
Robert Bulat, Christina Caldarelli and Gervais Tougas  
 
 
Emerging therapies for irritable bowel syndrome  
Michael Camilleri  
 
 
Index 
 
 
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