The new edition of this definitive resource encompasses every posible aspect of gastroenterologic endoscopy. Written by experts, with as impressive array of international contributors, this second edition is available as CD-ROM only, allowing practitioners to take advantage of the format's superior search and naviation tools. It covers all aspects of diagnostic as well as therapeutic endoscopy and shows both normal and pathological appearances. Aimed at all specialists who routinelu or occasionally undertake these procedures, it is the most complete, comprehensive and authoritative text in the field.

FEATURES:

• 50 new chapters, 30 new contributors, over 1300 illustrations and 10000 references - new edition reflects the rapid expansion of the field of gastroenterologic endoscopy
• Entire sections devoted to GI bleeding and new techniques
• Comprehensive coverage of the recent advances provided by endoscopic ultrasonography
• Basic principles, including instrumentation, are dealt with in detail
• Organisation is organ specific and includes the oesophagus, the colon, the bile ducts and pancreas
• Includes a unique chapter on investigation techniques and innovative concepts
• Windows and Macintosh version on the same disk
• Extensive use of digital clips for illustration of key concepts
• Bookmarks can be added for future research and text can be highlightedin a multitude of colours
• Program keeps a "trail" of work already completed

CONTENTS:

Section I: Gastrointestinal endoscopes and the endoscopy unit. Section II: New and investigative techniques. Section III: Gastrointestinal bleeding. Section IV: Upper gastrointestinal tract. Section V: ERCP. Section VI: Colonoscopy. Section VII: Laparoscopy