Sleisenger and Fordtran’s Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease
Book Details
- Hardcover: 2480 pages
- Publisher: Saunders; 9 edition (May 17, 2010)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1416061894
- ISBN-13: 978-1416061892
Book Description
The 9th edition of Sleisenger and Fordtran’s Gastrointesti- nal and Liver Disease is the second edition for which the three of us have served together as editors and the first for which neither Dr. Fordtran nor Dr. Sleisenger has partici- pated. We remain grateful to their inspiring examples as visionaries and superb editors and are pleased to present an edition that we believe is worthy of their high standards and commitment to excellence. This edition is the first for which a single purchase will provide all readers with both a copy of the book and access to the online version of the text; the latter will be updated regularly to keep readers abreast of new developments in the rapidly evolving field of gastroen- terology and liver disease. Moreover, providing readers with online access has allowed us to reduce the bulk of the hard copy of the book by listing only 15 or so key references per chapter and referring the reader to the online version for the complete list of references cited in each chapter and linked to PubMed. We are confident that readers will appre- ciate the improved “portability” of the book. Like its predecessors, the 9th edition presents a critical overview of the state of gastrointestinal practice and its scientific basis by eminent authorities in their respective fields. With authors from at least 12 countries on 4 conti- nents, the book is truly international in scope. We have been aided in our preparation of the 9th edition by the valuable feedback provided by our colleagues, trainees, reviewers, and readers; this has led to incremental refinements and enhancements since the highly acclaimed 8th edition, which received the first prize for a textbook in Gastroenter- ology from The British Medical Association in 2007. Attri- butes of the book, we believe, are its logical organization, minimized redundancies, polished writing, incorporation of color figures into the body of the text, inclusion of clear, visually appealing algorithms to summarize clinical decision making, and practical approaches to patient man- agement. As always, we have tried to incorporate new, high- quality scientific evidence as the basis of rational treatment, while alerting readers to emerging developments that hold promise for new approaches to patient management. To keep the book fresh and to ensure critical review of fields for which controversy exists, we have again rotated the authorship of many chapters, with approximately one third of the authors being new to this edition. We feel par- ticularly fortunate to have enlisted contributors who are renowned authorities in their fields. Each has been chosen for his or her expertise and skills in communication, and it was a remarkable privilege for us to work with such accom- plished colleagues. Reflecting recent trends in the practice of gastroenterology, three new chapters have been added to the 9th edition. First, a chapter by Drs. Woodard and Morton is devoted to Bariatric Surgery and complements the chapter on Obesity by Dr. Bray. This new chapter is an indication of the emerging role of the gastroenterologist not only in the selection of patients for bariatric surgery but also in the management of postsurgical complications and eventually in the endoscopic management of obesity. Second, a chapter on Barrett’s Esophagus by Drs. Spechler and Souza has been separated from the chapter on Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease by Drs. Richter and Freidenberg, again reflecting the importance and controversies concerning the premalignant nature of Barrett’s esophagus and emerging approaches to its treatment. Third, a new chapter on Endoscopic Treat- ment of Pancreatic Disease complements the chapter on Endoscopic and Radiologic Treatment of Biliary Disease, both by Dr. Baron, with two different co-authors (Drs. Ferreira and Stockland, respectively), and reflects the expanding role of endoscopic interventions in the manage- ment of pancreatic disorders. Additionally, two chapters in the 8th edition have been merged into a single chapter in the 9th edition—Foreign Bodies, Bezoars, and Caustic Injury, by Drs. Pfau and Ginsberg. The organization of the 9th edition is otherwise similar to that of the 8th edition with the exception that the section on Nutrition in Gastroenterology (Section II) has now been placed, more logically we believe, before the section on Symptoms, Signs, and Biopsychosocial Issues (Section III). In Section I on Biology of the Gastrointestinal Tract, we are delighted to welcome Drs. Dotan and Mayer, who provide a comprehensive overview of Gastrointestinal Immunology and Inflammation. In Section III, we welcome Dr. Millham (Acute Abdominal Pain), Dr. Yarze (Chronic Abdominal Pain), Dr. Tack (Dyspepsia), Dr. Rao (Fecal Incontinence), and Drs. Savides and D. Jensen (Gastrointestinal Bleeding), all recognized experts in their respective fields. We are also happy to welcome back Dr. Drossman, who has provided a masterly discussion of Biopsychosocial Issues in Gastroen- terology. Section IV deals with Topics Involving Multiple Organs and includes an expanded discussion of Eosino- philic Disorders of the Gastrointestinal Tract, with a section on eosinophilic esophagitis, by Drs. Khan and Orenstein, and an expanded chapter on Preparation for and Complica- tions of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy by Dr. Kimmey. Among the many other noteworthy contributors in this section are Drs. Li and Collins (Gastrointestinal Lymphomas), Dr. Demetri (Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors), Dr. Oberg (Carcinoid Tumors), Drs. R. Jensen and Norton (Pancreatic and Gastrointestinal Endocrine Tumors), Drs. Larson and McDonald (Gastrointestinal and Hepatic Complications of Solid Organ and Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation), and Drs. Willett and Czito (Radiation Injury). The next six sections cover the Esophagus, Stomach and Duodenum, Pancreas, Biliary Tract, Liver, and Small and Large Intestine. Among the new authors are Drs. Kahrilas and Pandolfino (Esophageal Motor and Sensory Function and Motor Disorders), Drs. Kaunitz and Schubert (Gastric Secretion), Drs. Crowe and Peura (Helicobacter pylori), Dr. Vakil (Peptic Ulcer Disease), Drs. Wang and Afdhal (Gallstone Disease), Dr. Andersson (Acalculous Cholecysti- tis, Cholesterolosis, Adenomyomatosis, and Gallbladder Polyps), Drs. Blechacz and Gores (Tumors of the Bile Ducts, Gallbladder, and Ampulla), Dr. Misdraji (Anatomy, Histol- ogy, Embryology, and Developmental Anomalies of the Liver), Dr. Pratt (Liver Chemistry and Function Tests), Drs. O’Leary and Davis (Hepatitis C), Drs. Nevah and Fallon (Hepatic Encephalopathy, Hepatorenal Syndrome, Hepato- pulmonary Syndrome, and Systemic Complications of Liver Disease), Drs. Belefer and Di Bisceglie (Hepatic Tumors and Cysts), Dr. Ramakrishna (Tropical Malabsorption and Tropical Diarrhea), Dr. Foxx-Orenstein (Ileus and Pseudo-obstruction), Drs. Ludwig-Miller and Kurtz (Small Intestinal Neoplasms), and Dr. Marcello (Diseases of the Anorectum). The book concludes with an important section on Palliative, Complementary, and Alternative Medicine. The 9th edition of this book remains a living tribute to its founding editors, Drs. Marvin Sleisenger and John Fordtran, and the current editors are proud to strive to uphold the tradition of excellence established by our predecessors. We are particularly grateful to Druanne Martin, Anne Snyder, and Jeffrey Gunning and their colleagues at Elsevier for their commitment to this classic book, which has been a labor of love for the editors. We believe that the 9th edition of Sleisenger and Fordtran’s Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease remains the ideal resource for all who seek excellence in the care of patients with gastrointestinal and liver disorders.
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