This book takes the reader through the basic science of the gastrointesinal system in a comprehensive yet concise format. Each discipline is considered in an integrated way, combining anatomy, development, histology, physiology and pharmacology. The basic pathology of the gastrointestinal system is also outlined, highlighting the more common diseases and investigations. Each chapter is prefaced with a set of learning objectives and the book also features an extensive self-assessment section of multiple-choice, extended-matching and short-answer essay questions for the reader to determine gaps in knowledge and prepare for exams.
Part I. Basic Medicine Science of the Gastrointestinal System. 1: Introduction to the Gastrointestinal System. 2: The Upper Gastrointestinal Tract. 3: The Stomach. 4: The Liver. 5: The Pancreas and Biliary Tract. 6: The Small Intestine. 7: The Large Intestine. Part II Clinical Assessment. 8: Common Presentations of Gastrointestinal Disease. 9: History and Examination. 10: Investigations and Imaging. Part III: Self Assessment. Multiple-choice Questions (MCQs); Short-answer Questions (SAQs); Extended-matching Questions (EMQs); MCQ Answers; SAQ Answers; EMQ Answers.
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