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This publication is dedicated to all the aspects involved in the endoscopic diagnosis of terminal ileum. The most experienced endoscopists, gastroenterologists and pathologists will focus on and discuss the principles of diagnosis and treatment of the main pathologies involved in this district. The technique of ileoscopy with all the newest advances in endoscopic imaging will be discussed. Another chapter will be dedicated to the possible flow chart of diagnosis of the principles diseases after ileoscopy, from capsule endoscopy to double balloon ileoscopy. A final session will be completely aimed at presenting clinical cases of relevant interest.
List of contents
Technical aspects of ileoscopy.-The importance of completing colonoscopy and exploration of the cecal region.-What are the correct indications of terminal ileoscopy?-Contribution of new technology to endoscopic imaging.-Clinical results of ileoscopy in the diagnosis of coeliac disease.-Clinical results of ileoscopy in the diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease.-Ileoscopy in the diagnosis of infectious disease.-Results of ileoscopy in pediatric patients.- The role of histology.-Radiological diagnosis of small bowel diseases.-Capsule endoscopy: the results of a challenge.-Small bowel enteroscopy: diagnosis and treatment.-Single-balloon enteroscopy: does it work better?-Spiral enteroscopy.-Surgery for small bowel disease.
Summary
This publication is dedicated to all the aspects involved in the endoscopic diagnosis of terminal ileum. The most experienced endoscopists, gastroenterologists and pathologists will focus on and discuss the principles of diagnosis and treatment of the main pathologies involved in this district. The technique of ileoscopy with all the newest advances in endoscopic imaging will be discussed. Another chapter will be dedicated to the possible flow chart of diagnosis of the principles diseases after ileoscopy, from capsule endoscopy to double balloon ileoscopy. A final session will be completely aimed at presenting clinical cases of relevant interest.
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From the reviews:
“The book is easy and interesting to read and will appeal to readers who are seeking a comprehensive overview of the subject. … a good starting point for those who are intending to delve into the subject with the intention of developing a service in this area. It will also appeal to general gastroenterologists and surgeons who want to be updated about these new techniques and to primary care doctors and general physicians with an interest in gastroenterology. The book is well referenced … .” (A. Axon, Techniques in Coloproctology, Vol. 16, 2012)
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From the reviews:
"The book is easy and interesting to read and will appeal to readers who are seeking a comprehensive overview of the subject. ... a good starting point for those who are intending to delve into the subject with the intention of developing a service in this area. It will also appeal to general gastroenterologists and surgeons who want to be updated about these new techniques and to primary care doctors and general physicians with an interest in gastroenterology. The book is well referenced ... ." (A. Axon, Techniques in Coloproctology, Vol. 16, 2012)
