Reviewer: Luis R. Pena, MD, FACG, AGAF(University of Kentucky College of Medicine)
Description: This Fast Facts book on diseases of the pancreas and biliary tract is a condensed, accurate source for the training physician or general practitioner, containing the most relevant facts about the most common diseases in this field, their presentation, diagnosis, and management. It is not intended for gastroenterologists.
Purpose: The purpose is to provide a clear and simple guide for the general practitioner to the diagnosis and management of disorders of the pancreas and biliary tract. This objective is achieved well in a book that is easy to read and understand.
Audience: The authors are internationally recognized gastroenterologists with significant expertise in the subject. The book is written for physicians in training or general practitioners.
Features: The book covers the most common and relevant diseases of the pancreas and biliary systems, using a simple approach to each condition. However, it explains remarkably well some topics that are typically dry, like hereditary pancreatitis and sphincter of Oddi dysfunction, making them easy to understand and giving a precise guide for management in the clinical practice. A visually intuitive index makes it very easy to find a topic, in just a matter of seconds.
Assessment: This is a well written, easy to read, quick reference to diseases of the pancreas and biliary tract for physicians in training or general practitioners. The quality of the illustrations and tables is very good, enhancing the learning experience. Some of the topics are explained in a very simple but complete way, making it a very good source of reference.
Description: This Fast Facts book on diseases of the pancreas and biliary tract is a condensed, accurate source for the training physician or general practitioner, containing the most relevant facts about the most common diseases in this field, their presentation, diagnosis, and management. It is not intended for gastroenterologists.
Purpose: The purpose is to provide a clear and simple guide for the general practitioner to the diagnosis and management of disorders of the pancreas and biliary tract. This objective is achieved well in a book that is easy to read and understand.
Audience: The authors are internationally recognized gastroenterologists with significant expertise in the subject. The book is written for physicians in training or general practitioners.
Features: The book covers the most common and relevant diseases of the pancreas and biliary systems, using a simple approach to each condition. However, it explains remarkably well some topics that are typically dry, like hereditary pancreatitis and sphincter of Oddi dysfunction, making them easy to understand and giving a precise guide for management in the clinical practice. A visually intuitive index makes it very easy to find a topic, in just a matter of seconds.
Assessment: This is a well written, easy to read, quick reference to diseases of the pancreas and biliary tract for physicians in training or general practitioners. The quality of the illustrations and tables is very good, enhancing the learning experience. Some of the topics are explained in a very simple but complete way, making it a very good source of reference.
Reviewer: Luis R. Pena, MD, FACG, AGAF(University of Kentucky College of Medicine)
Description: This Fast Facts book on diseases of the pancreas and biliary tract is a condensed, accurate source for the training physician or general practitioner, containing the most relevant facts about the most common diseases in this field, their presentation, diagnosis, and management. It is not intended for gastroenterologists.
Purpose: The purpose is to provide a clear and simple guide for the general practitioner to the diagnosis and management of disorders of the pancreas and biliary tract. This objective is achieved well in a book that is easy to read and understand.
Audience: The authors are internationally recognized gastroenterologists with significant expertise in the subject. The book is written for physicians in training or general practitioners.
Features: The book covers the most common and relevant diseases of the pancreas and biliary systems, using a simple approach to each condition. However, it explains remarkably well some topics that are typically dry, like hereditary pancreatitis and sphincter of Oddi dysfunction, making them easy to understand and giving a precise guide for management in the clinical practice. A visually intuitive index makes it very easy to find a topic, in just a matter of seconds.
Assessment: This is a well written, easy to read, quick reference to diseases of the pancreas and biliary tract for physicians in training or general practitioners. The quality of the illustrations and tables is very good, enhancing the learning experience. Some of the topics are explained in a very simple but complete way, making it a very good source of reference.
Description: This Fast Facts book on diseases of the pancreas and biliary tract is a condensed, accurate source for the training physician or general practitioner, containing the most relevant facts about the most common diseases in this field, their presentation, diagnosis, and management. It is not intended for gastroenterologists.
Purpose: The purpose is to provide a clear and simple guide for the general practitioner to the diagnosis and management of disorders of the pancreas and biliary tract. This objective is achieved well in a book that is easy to read and understand.
Audience: The authors are internationally recognized gastroenterologists with significant expertise in the subject. The book is written for physicians in training or general practitioners.
Features: The book covers the most common and relevant diseases of the pancreas and biliary systems, using a simple approach to each condition. However, it explains remarkably well some topics that are typically dry, like hereditary pancreatitis and sphincter of Oddi dysfunction, making them easy to understand and giving a precise guide for management in the clinical practice. A visually intuitive index makes it very easy to find a topic, in just a matter of seconds.
Assessment: This is a well written, easy to read, quick reference to diseases of the pancreas and biliary tract for physicians in training or general practitioners. The quality of the illustrations and tables is very good, enhancing the learning experience. Some of the topics are explained in a very simple but complete way, making it a very good source of reference.
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