Author Description

<b><i>First Edition - Winner of 2004 BMA Medical Book Competitionin Gastroenterology</i></b> <p><b>A state-of-the-art reference guide covering all aspects ofthe performance, technical and clinical background tocolonoscopy</b></p><p>The second edition of this prize winning book is written by someof the world’s foremost experts in the field of colonoscopyand colonic imaging. Every chapter has been updated and 5 newchapters have been added to include the latest information andadvances in the field of colonoscopy:</p><ul><li>Capsule Colonoscopy </li><li>Narrow Band Imaging</li><li>Confocal Endomicroscopy</li><li>Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection in the Colon</li><li>New Colonoscopes and Assist Devices</li></ul><p>Drawing on the vast experience of the authors it coversevery area of medicine that impacts on colonoscopy, includingvirtual colonography, pathology, techniques for pediatric and adultprocedures, and legal aspects concerning colonoscopy. </p><p>The book is focused on patient care, and provides explanationson how to perform the procedure effectively and make the bestoutcome for your patients. It serves as a detailed manual ofprocedures, extensively illustrated with diagrams and photographsand there is an accompanying DVD with multiple demonstrations oftechnique.</p><p>This is an invaluable compendium on all aspects of colonoscopy,suitable for use by every grade of practitioner world-wide and anessential reference book for allestablishments with an endoscopyfacility.</p>