Table of Contents

 

 

 

SECTION I

ESOPHAGUS   Neil R. Floch

 

1

Topographic Relations of the Esophagus

3

2

Musculature of the Esophagus

6

3

Arterial Blood Supply of the Esophagus

8

4

Venous Drainage of the Esophagus

10

5

Innervation of the Esophagus: Parasympathetic and Sympathetic

12

6

Intrinsic Innervation of the Alimentary Tract

14

7

Histology of the Esophagus

16

8

Gastroesophageal Junction and Diaphragm

18

9

Deglutition

21

10

Neuroregulation of Deglutition

25

11

Congenital Anomalies of the Esophagus

28

12

Schatzki Ring

31

13

Plummer-Vinson Syndrome

33

14

Esophageal Motility Disorders

35

15

Achalasia

39

16

Esophageal Diverticula

42

17

Foreign Bodies in the Esophagus

46

18

Caustic Injury of the Esophagus

48

19

Esophageal Rupture and Perforation

50

20

Esophageal Varicosities

53

21

Castroesophageal Reflux Disease

56

22

Esophagitis: Acute and Chronic

60

23

Esophageal Ulcers

62

24

Eosinophilic Esophagitis

64

25

Benign Esophageal Stricture

66

26

Sliding and Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernias, Types 1, 2, and 3

68

27

Barrett’s Esophagus

74

28

Benign Neoplasms of the Esophagus

77

29

Malignant Neoplasms: Upper and Middle Portions of the Esophagus

79

30

Malignant Neoplasms: Lower End of the Esophagus

81

SECTION II

STOMACH AND DUODENUM   Martin H. Floch

 

31

Anatomy of the Stomach: Normal Variations and Relations

87

32

Anatomy and Relations of the Duodenum

89

33

Mucosa of the Stomach

91

34

Duodenal Mucosa and Duodenal Structures

93

35

Blood Supply and Collateral Circulation of Upper Abdominal Organs

95

36

Lymphatic Drainage of the Stomach

98

37

Innervation of the Stomach and the Duodenum

100

38

Gastric Secretion

102

39

Factors Influencing Gastric Activity

104

40

Role of the Stomach in Digestion

106

41

Gastric Acid Secretion Tests: Hydrochloric Acid and Gastrin

108

42

Effect of Drugs on Gastric Function

110

43

Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy

112

44

Coated Tongue, Halitosis, and Thrush

114

45

Aerophagia and Eructation

116

46

Motility of the Stomach

118

47

Gastroparesis and Gastric Motility Disorders

120

48

Pyloric Obstruction and the Effects of Vomiting

123

49

Nausea and Vomiting

125

50

Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis

129

51

Diverticula of the Stomach and Gastrointestinal Prolapse

131

52

Diverticula of the Duodenum

133

53

Dyspepsia, Functional Dyspepsia, and Nonulcer Dyspepsia

135

54

Helicobacter Pylori Infection

137

55

Gastritis

140

56

Erosive Gastritis: Acute Gastric Ulcers

142

57

Peptic Ulcer Disease: Definition and Pathophysiology

144

58

Peptic Ulcer Disease: Duodenitis and Ulcer of the Duodenal Bulb

146

59

Peptic Ulcer Disease: Complications

148

60

Gastrointestinal Bleeding

151

61

Therapeutic Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

154

62

Benign Tumors of the Stomach

156

63

Gastric Lymphoma and Mucosa-Associated Lymphoid Tissue

158

64

Cancers of the Stomach

161

65

Tumors of the Duodenum

164

66

Principles of Gastric Surgery

166

67

Treatment of Morbid Obesity

168

68

Complications of Bariatric Surgery   Raul J. Rosenthal, Neil R. Floch, and Jeremy Eckstein

173

69

Postgastrectomy Complications: Partial Gastrectomy

177

70

Effects of Total Gastrectomy

180

SECTION III

ABDOMINAL WALL   Raul J. Rosenthal

 

71

Anterolateral Abdominal Wall   David Podkameni and Raul J. Rosenthal

185

72

Peritoneum   David Podkameni and Raul J. Rosenthal

187

73

Pelvic Fascia and Perineopelvic Spaces   David Podkameni and Raul J. Rosenthal

190

74

Inguinal Canal   Colleen Kennedy and Raul J. Rosenthal

193

75

Abdominal Regions and Planes   Flavia Soto and Raul J. Rosenthal

196

76

Abdominal Wall and Cavity: Congenital Abnormalities   Flavia Soto and Raul J. Rosenthal

198

77

Acute Abdomen   Flavia Soto and Raul J. Rosenthal

199

78

Alimentary Tract Obstruction   Cuillermo Higa and Raul J. Rosenthal

201

79

Mesenteric Vascular Occlusion   Guillermo Higa and Raul J. Rosenthal

204

80

Other Vascular Lesions   Cuillermo Higa and Raul J. Rosenthal

206

81

Acute Peritonitis   Dario Berkowski and Raul J. Rosenthal

209

82

Chronic Peritonitis   Dario Berkowski and Raul J. Rosenthal

211

83

Cancer of the Peritoneum   Dario Berkowski and Raul J. Rosenthal

213

84

Benign Paroxysmal Peritonitis (Familial Mediterranean Fever)   Colleen Kennedy and Raul J. Rosenthal

216

85

Abdominal Wounds of the Small Intestine   Colleen Kennedy1 and Raul J. Rosenthal

218

86

Abdominal Wounds of the Colon   T. Cristina Sardinha and Raul J. Rosenthal

220

87

Indirect and Direct Inguinal Hernias   Emanuele Lo Menzo and Raul J. Rosenthal

222

88

Femoral Hernias   Emanuele Lo Menzo and Raul J. Rosenthal

226

89

Ventral Hernias   Flavia Soto and Raul J. Rosenthal

228

90

Lumbar, Obturator, Sciatic, and Perineal Hernias   Samir Yebara and Raul J. Rosenthal

230

91

Internal Hernias: Congenital Intraperitoneal Hernias   Elias Chousleb and Raul J. Rosenthal

232

SECTION IV

SMALL INTESTINE   Martin H. Floch

 

92

Topography of the Small Intestine

235

93

Gross Structure of the Small Intestine

237

94

Microscopic Structure of the Small Intestine

239

95

Terminal Lleum

241

96

Secretory, Digestive, and Absorptive Functions of the Small Intestine

243

97

Gastrointestinal Hormones

247

98

Imaging of the Small Intestine

250

99

Vascular Supply and Drainage in the Small Intestine

253

100

Innervation of the Small and Large Intestines

257

101

Visceral Reflexes

261

102

Congenital Abnormalities of the Small Intestine

263

103

Meckel Diverticulum

265

104

Diverticula of the Small Intestine

267

105

Motility and Dysmotility of the Small Intestine

269

106

Obstruction and Ileus of the Small Intestine

271

107

Chronic Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction

274

108

Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders

277

109

Evaluation of the Small Bowel

280

110

Lactose Intolerance

283

111

Diarrhea

286

112

Celiac Disease and Malabsorption

289

113

Whipple Disease

294

114

Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth

296

115

Short Bowel Syndrome

298

116

Food Allergy

301

117

Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis

304

118

Intussusception of the Small Intestine

306

119

Benign Tumors of the Small Intestine

308

120

Malignant Tumors of the Small Intestine

311

121

Carcinoid Syndrome and Neuroendocrine Tumors

313

122

Lleostomy, Colostomy, and Gastroenteric Stromas

316

SECTION V

COLON, RECTUM, AND ANUS   Martin H. Floch

 

123

Structure and Histology of the Colon

321

124

Sigmoid Colon

324

125

Rectum and Anal Canal

326

126

Vascular, Lymphatic, and Nerve Supply of the Large Intestine

331

127

Secretory, Digestive, and Absorptive Functions of the Colon and Colonic Flora

335

128

Probiotics

338

129

Anoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy, and Colonoscopy

341

130

Laparoscopy

344

131

Stool Examination

346

132

Intestinal Bleeding

349

133

Motility and Dysmotility of the Large Intestine

352

134

Defecation

354

135

Pathophysiology of Defecation and Fecal Incontinence

357

136

Constipation

360

137

Effects of Drugs on the Colon

363

138

Megacolon

365

139

Sigmoid Volvulus

367

140

Volvulus of the Cecum

369

141

Diseases of the Appendix: Inflammation, Mucocele, and Tumors

371

142

Diverticulosis: Diverticular Disease of the Colon

373

143

Diverticulosis: Diverticulitis and its Complications and Diverticular Bleeding

375

144

Ulcerative Colitis: Definition and General Description

378

145

Ulcerative Colitis: Extraintestinal Manifestations and Complications

381

146

Ulcerative Colitis: Histologic Diagnosis and Dysplasia

383

147

Ulcerative Colitis: Surgical Treatment

386

148

Lleostomy and Colostomy

388

149

Heal Pouch Anal Anastomosis and Pouchitis

390

150

Differentiating Features of Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease

393

151

Crohn’s Disease

396

152

Crohn’s Disease: Complications and Surgical Therapy

399

153

Perianal Disease in Crohn’s Disease

401

154

Drug Therapy for Inflammatory Bowel Disease

403

155

Microscopic Colitis (Lymphocytic or Collagenous Colitis)

407

156

Neoplasms of the Large Bowel: Colon Polyps

409

157

Neoplasms of the Large Bowel: Screening and Treatment of Colon Polyps

411

158

Familial Adenomatous Polyposis and Polyposis Syndromes

413

159

Colon Cancer: Clinical Picture and Diagnosis

416

160

Colon Cancer: Staging, Treatment, and Outcome

418

161

Rectal Cancer

421

162

Hemorrhoids

423

163

Rectal Prolapse and Procidentia

425

164

Anal Fissure, Pruritus Ani, Papillitis, and Cryptitis

427

165

Anorectal Abscess and Fistula

430

166

Lymphogranuloma Venereum and Sexually Transmitted Proctitis

433

167

Fecal Incontinence

436

SECTION VI

INFECTIOUS AND PARASITIC DISEASES OF THE ALIMENTARY TRACT   Martin H. Floch

 

168

Esophageal Infections

441

169

Typhoid Fever (Paratyphoid Fever, Enteric Fever)

443

170

Food Poisoning and Enteric Pathogens

446

171

Clostridium Difficile, Pseudomembranous Enterocolitis, and Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea

450

172

Gastrointestinal Tuberculosis

452

173

Abdominal Actinomycosis

455

174

Amebiasis

457

175

Giardia Lamblia and Other Protozoan Infections

459

176

Intestinal Helminths: Trichuriasis

462

177

Enterobiasis

464

178

Ascariasis

466

179

Strongyloidiasis

468

180

Hookworm Disease (Necatoriasis and Ancylostomiasis)

470

181

Tapeworm (Cestode) Infection (Beef): Taenia Saginata

472

182

Tapeworm Infection (Pork): Taenia Solium

474

183

Tapeworm Infection (Dwarf): Hymenolepis Nana

476

184

Tapeworm Infection (Fish): Diphyllobothrium Latum

478

185

Other Helminth Infections: Thchinella Spiralis and Flukes

480

186

Human Immunodeficiency Virus and the Gastrointestinal Tract

483

SECTION VII

PANCREAS   C.S. Pitchumoni

 

187

Development and Anatomy of the Pancreas

489

188

Pancreatic Ducts and Exocrine and Endocrine Organs

492

189

Pancreatic Physiology

494

190

Cystic Fibrosis

496

191

Acute Pancreatitis: Etiology and Clinical Picture

498

192

Acute Pancreatitis: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prognosis

501

193

Acute Pancreatitis: Complications

503

194

Chronic Pancreatitis: Disease Forms and Clinical Picture

505

195

Chronic Pancreatitis: Diagnosis, Complications, and Treatment

508

196

Pancreatic Cancer: Clinical Picture

511

197

Pancreatic Cancer: Diagnosis and Treatment

514

198

Cystic Tumors of the Pancreas

515

199

Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors (Islet Cell Tumors)

517

SECTION VIII

GALLBLADDER AND BILE DUCTS   C.S. Pitchumoni

 

200

Anatomy and Function of the Gallbladder

523

201

Gallstones

525

202

Acute Cholecystitis

528

203

Cholecystitis: Complications

530

204

Chronic Cholecystitis

532

205

Choledocholithiasis and Cholangitis

534

206

Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction

537

207

Ampullary and Callbladder Carcinoma

539

208

Cholangiocarcrnoma

541

SECTION IX

LIVER   Editor: Kris V. Kowdley

 

209

Topography of the Liver

545

210

Surfaces and Bed of the Liver

547

211

Lesser Omentum and Variations in Form of the Liver

549

212

Cell Types within the Liver

551

213

Vessel and Duct Distributions and Liver Segments

556

214

Arterial Blood Supply of the Liver, Biliary System, and Pancreas

558

215

Hepatic Artery Variations

561

216

Portal Vein Tributaries and Portacaval Anastomoses

563

217

Portal Vein Variations and Anomalies

565

218

Liver Function Tests

567

219

Prothrombin Formation

569

220

Bilirubin and Bile Acid Metabolism

571

221

Clinical Manifestations of Cirrhosis

575

222

Physical Diagnosis of Liver Disease

577

223

Causes of Portal Hypertension

579

224

Ascites

581

225

Hepatic Encephalopathy

583

226

Hepatorenal Syndrome

586

227

Variceal Bleeding

588

228

Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt

592

229

Liver Biopsy

594

230

Hepatic Necrosis

597

231

Cirrhosis

599

232

Imaging Studies of the Liver

602

233

Alcoholic Liver Disease

606

234

Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Seatohepatitis

610

235

Extrahepatic Biliary Obstruction

613

236

Primary Biliary Cirrhosis

617

237

Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis

623

238

Autoimmune Hepatitis

626

239

Acute Viral Hepatitis (Hepatitis A, D, E)

628

240

Hepatitis B

632

241

Hepatitis C

635

242

Hepatitis Caused by Other Viruses

637

243

Hepatotoxicity

639

244

Disorders of Bilirubin Transport

642

245

Α-Antitrypsin Deficiency

644

246

Hereditary Hemochromatosis

645

247

Liver Disease in Pregnancy

648

248

Benign Liver Tumors

651

249

Granulomatous Liver Diseases

653

250

Hepatic Amebiasis

656

251

Wilson Disease

658

252

Hepatocellular Carcinoma

660

253

Liver Transplantation

662

254

Spirochetal Infections

665

255

Actinomycosis

667

256

Echinococcosis (Hydatid Disease)

669

257

Schistosomiasis

671

258

The Liver in Heart Failure

673

259

Portal Vein Obstruction

675

260

Budd-Chiari Syndrome

677

261

Bile Duct Cancer

678

262

Metastatic Cancer

681

263

Hepatic Trauma

683

SECTION X

NUTRITION AND GASTROINTESTINAL DISEASE   James S. Scolapio

 

264

Dietary and Nutritional Assessment

687

265

Macronutrients and Energy

690

266

Micronutrient and Vitamin Deficiency

691

267

Enteral Nutrition

694

268

Dietary Fiber

696

269

Parenteral Nutrition

699

270

Malnutrition

700

271

Obesity

702

272

Gastrointestinal Diseases Related to Nutrition

704