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Paediatric Gastroenterology
Introduction
This comprehensive handbook provides an essential source of information and practical advice for medical students, trainee and pediatric residents. Although the development of information via the internet has made it easy to learn, find information and communications, yet this handbook has collected most of the essential information needed about gastrointestinal disorder during childhood.
Gastrointestinal Malformations
As in most of my handbook, this book also starts with congenital malformation of the gastrointestinal tract. Problems that arise from the congenital malformation present very early in infancy as surgical emergency situations that threaten lives if not managed promptly.
Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders
An important chapter in this handbook is the Functional Gastro-intestinal disorder of infancy. These are very common problems affecting about half the population of infants across the globe. They comprise a range of recurrent disorders that are explained by anatomical, structural or biochemical abnormalities.
Acquired Gastrointestinal Disorders
Acquired gastrointestinal disorders are mentioned in detail, including inflammatory bowel diseases.
Symptoms and Conditions
Vomiting is a major symptom in children of all age groups and is chaptered separately in this handbook. Diarrhea is one of the most common illnesses among children in developing countries, with 1.5 billion episodes and 4 million associated deaths each year. It is important to be familiar with its causes, including food poisoning, and methods of treatment.
Malabsorption and Dehydration
Malabsorption Syndrome involves disorders affecting the digestion and absorption of nutrients key to survival. Key to dehydration management is prevention of dehydration and promotion of rehydration in those already dehydrated. Failure in management is the major cause of morbidity and mortality in gastroenteritis cases.
Defecation and Liver Diseases
Accurate diagnosis of defecation disorders impacts treatment outcomes, achievable through detailed history, examinations, and discussions about family history and dietary habits. Liver disease development is often silent, with no signs or symptoms, yet it is one of the leading causes of premature death in England, responsible for more than 1 in 10 deaths of people in their 40s.
Conclusion
This book is a summation of the knowledge culminated from over 40 years of experience in the specialty as a consultant pediatrician and serves as a fundamental reference for those passionate about medicine.
