Christopher B. Williams

Peter B. Cotton

Gastrointestinal endoscopy is now mainstream and the focus is nowchanging from developing new techniques to enhancing the efficiencyand quality of fundamental techniques. There are three elements tothis agenda: initial training, continuous quality improvement andpatient empowerment. For the first time, the book is accompanied by two CD-ROMs -featuring video and animation of how to perform the techniques. Thefirst CD-ROM covers the upper GI tract and consists of twosections: (1) the background to instruments and how to get set up,and (2) how to perform diagnostic techniques. The second CD-ROMcovers diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in colonoscopy. Cotton and Williams' book has evolved with each new edition toreflect developments in the field of endoscopy over the last 20years. This fifth edition draws on the vast experience of the authorsand heralds current changes in both endoscopy and publishing. The emerging 'back to basics' attitude of endoscopy opinionformers with regard to the teaching of endoscopy has resulted in amore focused table of contents specifically targeted at newcomersto this specialty.

The Fundamentals

Practical Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

Jonathan Cohen

Adam Haycock

Brian P. Saunders

Translated into seven languages, Cotton and Williams' Practical Gastrointestinal Endoscopy has for the last 25 years been the basic primer for endoscopy around the world, providing clear, clinical and practical guidance on the fundamentals of endoscopy practice, from patient positioning and safety, how to perform different endoscopic procedures, and the latest in therapeutic techniques and advances in technology. It's key strength and reason for its popularity is its step-by-step, practical approach, especially with the use of outstanding colour artwork to illustrate the right and wrong ways to perform endoscopy. Add to this the weight and expertise of its author team, led by Peter Cotton and Christopher Williams, and the final result is an essential tool for all gastroenterologists and endoscopists, particularly trainees looking to improve their endoscopic technique. Joining Peter Cotton, Christopher Williams and Brian Saunders in the seventh edition are two exciting stars in UK and US endoscopy, Adam Haycock and Jonathan Cohen. New to this edition are: Approximately 35 high-quality videos illustrating optimum endoscopy practice, all referenced via “video eyes” in the text Self-assessment MCQs to test main learning points An online clinical photo imagebank to complement the line illustrations, perfect for downloading into scientific presentations Key learning points in every chapter Much more information on mucosal resection techniques and small bowel endoscopy—for capsule and “deep” enteroscopy The latest recommendations and guidelines from the ASGE, ASG, UEGW and BSG. Cotton and Williams' Practical Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, seventh edition is fully modernised, masterful as ever, and once again, the number one endoscopy manual for a whole new generation of gastroenterologists and endoscopists.

Cotton and Williams' Practical Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

Practical Gastrointestinal Endoscopy has become the basic primer for endoscopy around the world. This new edition has been thoroughly revised and updated. Drawing on the vast experience of the authors it provides clear and practical guidance on the fundamentals of standard endoscopy practice. It describes procedures in great depth and addresses improved therapeutic techniques and advances in technology. The book is well illustrated throughout with color line drawings and diagrams. It is an indispensable resource for all trainees in gastroenterology and essential read for all practising endoscopists who are interested in improving their techniques.

This is a book about using the best evidence to inform treatmentdecisions for people with cancer. It is written by oncologists foroncologists, using examples throughout to illustrate key points.The book starts off with a "toolbox" section, written in a waywhich will help those relatively new to the principles ofevidence-based oncology to understand the key issues, and equipthem with the basics of how to tell a good study from a bad one.The majority of the book then deals with an evidence-based summaryof the common and important cancers in a structured and easy toread format around common patient scenarios and frequently askedquestions. Whilst most of the evidence is based on randomisedcontrolled trials, other studies are cited where appropriate egwhen discussing adverse events. The unique accompanying bookwebsite will contain updates of new chapters and studies as theybecome available. Written by leading world figures in the evidence-basedmovement Includes free CD-ROM with PC eBook and sample PDA chapter Methodology of reviewing and appraising evidence discussed inthe context of cancer management Clinical sections covering prevention and screening Chapters on treatment of the individual major cancers reviewthe current best available evidence to most frequently askedquestions Rigorously structured explicit searches, evidence of efficacyand harms, plus comment around clinical scenarios Free-access update website keeping the text current and live:www.evidbasedoncology.com

Evidence-Based Oncology

Jerome D. Waye

Douglas K. Rex

First Edition - Winner of 2004 BMA Medical Book Competition in Gastroenterology The second edition of this prize winning book is written by some of the world’s foremost experts in the field of colonoscopy and colonic imaging. Every chapter has been updated and 5 new chapters have been added to include the latest information and advances in the field of colonoscopy: Capsule Colonoscopy Narrow Band Imaging Confocal Endomicroscopy Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection in the Colon New Colonoscopes and Assist Devices Drawing on the vast experience of the authors it covers every area of medicine that impacts on colonoscopy, including virtual colonography, pathology, techniques for pediatric and adult procedures, and legal aspects concerning colonoscopy. The book is focused on patient care, and provides explanations on how to perform the procedure effectively and make the best outcome for your patients. It serves as a detailed manual of procedures, extensively illustrated with diagrams and photographs. The book includes a companion website with supplementary material: a lecture on the history of colonoscopy, interviews with famous gastroenterologists, demonstrations of techniques, and typical and unusual cases. This is an invaluable compendium on all aspects of colonoscopy, suitable for use by every grade of practitioner world-wide and an essential reference book for all establishments with an endoscopy facility. Please note: This product no longer comes with a DVD. The DVD content is now available online at http://wiley.mpstechnologies.com/wiley/BOBContent/searchLPBobContent.do.

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