The incidence of chronic pancreatitis is increasing in the Western world. Its pathophysiology is still controversial, but in recent years knowledge of its etiological aspects has increased and new pathophysiological concepts have been presented.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-10
0632063998
ISBN-13
9780632063994
eBay Product ID (ePID)
30353245
Product Key Features
Author
Markus W. Buechler, Helmut Friess, Peter Malfertheiner, W. Uhl
Publication Name
Chronic Pancreatitis
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Publication Year
2002
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
592 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9.7in
Item Height
1.6in
Item Width
7.1in
Item Weight
51 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Rc858.P35c476 2002
Table of Content
Preface. Contributors. The history of chronic pancreatitis. Molecular pathogenesis and gentic alterations in chronic pancreatitis. Pathogenesis of chronic pancreatitis: Current state and trends. Chronic pancreatitis: The role of nerves and neuroimmune interaction. Diagnosis of chronic pancreatitis: Function tests. Chronic pancreatitis: Diagnostic imaging. Chronic pancreatitis: An attempt to classify. Difficult decision-making in chronic pancreatitis: An interactive workshop. Chronic pancreatitis; diabetes mellitus and nutrition. Conservative treatment of chronic pancreatitis. 100th anniversary of pancreatic enzyme treatment. Endoscopic treatment of chronic pancreatitis: Impact on long-term outcome. Surgical treatment of chronic pancreatitis: Standard procedures. Surgical treatment of chronic pancreatitis: Long-term results. Index