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Edited and written by the foremost authorities in the field, the latest edition of this comprehensive reference continues to provide practical approaches to common gastrointestinal problems. It is an encyclopedic reference to virtually all common gastrointestinal diseases and indicates the current applications and future directions of gastroenterology. Topics covered include the basic mechanisms of normal and abnormal gastrointestinal function and approaches to patients with gastrointestinal problems. New chapters cover Non-Ulcer Dyspepsia, Gastritis and Radiation Injury.