Introduction to Gastrointestinal Diseases Vol. 2

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-viii

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2. Peptic Ulcer Disease

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1

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   2. Physiology of the Stomach and the Duodenum

      • Jakub Fichna

      Pages 3-5

   3. Pathophysiology and Risk Factors in Peptic Ulcer Disease

      • Hubert Zatorski

      Pages 7-20

   4. Clinical Features in Peptic Ulcer Disease

      • Hubert Zatorski

      Pages 21-25

   5. Diagnostic Criteria in Peptic Ulcer Disease

      • Paula Mosińska, Maciej Sałaga

      Pages 27-38

   6. Pharmacological Treatment of Peptic Ulcer Disease

      • Maciej Sałaga, Paula Mosińska

      Pages 39-51

   7. Surgical Treatment of Peptic Ulcer Disease

      • Marcin Włodarczyk, Paweł Siwiński, Aleksandra Sobolewska-Włodarczyk

      Pages 53-64

   8. Patient’s Guide: Diet and Lifestyle in Peptic Ulcer Disease

      • Paula Mosińska, Andrzej Wasilewski

      Pages 65-82

   9. Patient’s Guide: Helicobacter pylori in Peptic Ulcer Disease

      • Andrzej Wasilewski, Paula Mosińska

      Pages 83-92

   10. Patient’s Guide: Cooperation Between the Doctor and the Patient in Peptic Ulcer Disease

       • Adam Fabisiak, Natalia Fabisiak

       Pages 93-96

3. Colorectal Cancer

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 97-97

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   2. Epidemiology of Colorectal Cancer

      • Julia Krajewska

      Pages 99-103

   3. Pathogenesis of Colorectal Cancer

      • Adam I. Cygankiewicz, Damian Jacenik, Wanda M. Krajewska

      Pages 105-112

   4. Risk Factors in Colorectal Cancer

      • Damian Jacenik, Adam I. Cygankiewicz, Wanda M. Krajewska

      Pages 113-128

   5. Clinical Features of Colorectal Cancer

      • Marcin Włodarczyk, Aleksandra Sobolewska-Włodarczyk

      Pages 129-134

   6. Diagnosis and Screening in Colorectal Cancer

      • Łukasz Dziki, Radzisław Trzciński

      Pages 135-140

   7. Surgical Treatment in Colorectal Cancer

      • Michał Mik, Adam Dziki

      Pages 141-144

   8. Clinical Treatment in Colorectal Cancer: Other Aspects

      • Agata Jarmuż, Marta Zielińska

      Pages 145-154

   9. Patient’s Guide in Colorectal Cancer: Prophylaxis, Diet, and Lifestyle

      • Marta Zielińska, Jakub Włodarczyk

      Pages 155-166

Learn the basics and more of gastrointestinal diseases.

Gastrointestinal diseases have become a major medical, social and economic burden worldwide. The larger the number of patients suffering from gastric ulcer and colorectal cancer, the greater the need to properly diagnose and cure.

This book is a comprehensive guide through GI diseases, which can be used by practitioners and patients. It will allow:

-          to explore the mechanisms underlying GI diseases

-          to accurately diagnose and find the best treatment

-          to learn how to alleviate GI disease symptoms by changing diet and lifestyle

This guide has been written by experts in the field who understand the needs of doctors and their patients. With this book, you will make sure that the GI disease can be properly managed.

• Gastrointestinal tract
• gastric ulcer
• colorectal cancer
• patient's guide
• diet and nutrition
• patient's quality of life

• Department of Biochemistry, Medical University of Lodz, Mazowiecka, Lodz, Poland

  Jakub Fichna

Pharmacist, pharmacologist and gastroenterologist. In 2014 appointed the Head of Department of Biochemistry at the Medical University of Lodz, Poland. Authored more than 160 peer-reviewed publications, focusing principally on novel pharmacological targets for the treatment of functional and inflammatory diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Former Young Committee Member of United European Gastroenterology (UEG) National Societies Committee and the leader of the UEG Young Talent Group. Recipient of the UEG Rising Star 2016 Award and the Award of the President of the Polish Academy of Sciences for scientific achievements (2015).

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