Colonoscopy

Principles and Practice

Christopher B Williams editor Douglas K Rex editor Jerome D Waye editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Published:10th Jul '09

Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back

Colonoscopy cover

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 wiley.mpstechnologies.com/wiley/BOBContent/searchLPBobContent.do

ISBN: 9781405175999

Dimensions: 285mm x 229mm x 46mm

Weight: 2821g

832 pages

2nd edition