The essential guide to mastering endoscopic techniques of the upper GI tract While
technological advances have made endoscopy one of the most common procedures for examining the
upper GI tract learning how to maneuver the instruments and interpret the images can be
frustrating for those without experience. Designed specifically for those in training
Endoscopy of the Upper GI Tract -- with its more than 770 illustrations and user-friendly
format -- is the most comprehensive instructional guide available. Beginning with a detailed
introduction to all aspects of the endoscopic examination this lavishly illustrated guide
features: - Clear descriptions and images of all of the instruments and how and when they are
used- Artfully combined photographs and 3D illustrations showing the exact location of the
endoscope in relation to the anatomy of the immediate region- Step-by-step instructions for
handling the endoscope such as insertion air insufflation irrigation and more- Useful
checklists and tables that lay out the procedures from beginning to end including preparations
necessary medication and anesthesia required staff and supplemental equipment potential risks
and complications etc. The book also encompasses a complete full-color atlas that illustrates
the entire spectrum of both normal and pathological findings. In addition to detailed
explanations of each finding the authors provide: - The endoscopic criteria and the most
important differential diagnoses for each disorder- Series of images showing common variants
as well as comparison photographs of differential diagnoses- Useful guidelines for proper
documentation A guide to interventional and extended examination techniques rounds out the
text. All procedures from treating upper gastrointestinal bleeding and collecting specimens to
placing a duodenal tube and removing foreign bodies are treated in full detail. Wi
