EVIDENCE-BASED APPROACH TO GASTROINTESTINAL and LIVER DISEASE: Comprehensive Principles of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Hepatobiliary Pancreatic Disorders, Clinical Diagnosis, & Therapeutics

A practical, comprehensive guide to gastroenterology, hepatology, and modern digestive disease managementEvidence-Based Approach to Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease provides a clinically focused overview of the diagnosis, evaluation, and management of disorders affecting the gastrointestinal tract, liver, biliary system, and pancreas.Designed to connect core physiology with real-world clinical practice, the book guides readers from symptom assessment and diagnostic reasoning to laboratory testing, endoscopy, imaging, pharmacologic treatment, procedural care, and long-term patient management.Major areas covered include: - Gastrointestinal anatomy, physiology, and digestive function- Clinical evaluation of abdominal pain and gastrointestinal symptoms- Gastroesophageal reflux disease and esophageal disorders- Gastritis, peptic ulcer disease, and upper GI conditions- Acute and chronic diarrhea, constipation, and functional bowel disorders- Irritable bowel syndrome and inflammatory bowel disease- Gastrointestinal bleeding and acute abdominal presentations- Malabsorption, celiac disease, and nutritional disorders- Acute and chronic liver disease- Viral, metabolic, autoimmune, and drug-related hepatitis- Cirrhosis, portal hypertension, ascites, and hepatic encephalopathy- Fatty liver disease and metabolic liver disorders- Gallbladder and biliary tract disease- Acute and chronic pancreatitis- Gastrointestinal, hepatic, biliary, and pancreatic malignancies- Endoscopy, ultrasound, CT, MRI, and modern diagnostic imaging- Hepatobiliary and pancreatic procedures, including ERCP-related care- Evidence-based pharmacologic and supportive therapies- Emergency presentations and complications of digestive disease- Long-term follow-up, prevention, and patient-centered managementThe book emphasizes a structured approach to clinical reasoning, helping readers understand not only what to diagnose and treat, but also how to approach patients presenting with complex gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary problems.Suitable for gastroenterologists, hepatologists, internists, family physicians, surgeons, residents, medical students, nurses, physician assistants, and other healthcare professionals, this first edition can be used as both a learning resource and a practical clinical reference.A valuable guide for understanding gastrointestinal and liver disease from foundational principles to diagnosis, treatment, and modern patient care.