This textbook was conceived as a resource for all healthcare
professionals who care for children. At its conception, the target audience
was to consist of primary care physicians, but it will clearly be equally
valuable to medical students, residents in family medicine, pediatrics, and
surgery, specialists in many fields who may be confronted with a child
experiencing gastrointestinal symptoms, and a variety of allied health
professionals.
We have endeavored to supply a
concise, illustrated, and current reference on gastrointestinal and liver
disorders designed for all physicians who care for children. Many colorful
illustrations are designed to enhance readability and improve understanding
of complex topics. The first section deals with evaluation of common
symptoms emphasizing the differential diagnosis and evaluation of the
symptoms, as well as treatment of common causes. Disease chapters follow a
similar practical approach, and are supplemented by several chapters on
diagnostic modalities. Each chapter contains a list of references for the
use of the reader in further exploration of selected topics. This is a book
that is dense with practical information. It is beautifully illustrated,
readable, portable, and, most importantly, highly informative and
up-to-date.
Warren P. Bishop