Product Description: The aim of this book is to present a concise yet instructive overview of the most common interventional and therapeutic gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures. Although there exists a large amount of literature dealing with therapeutic endoscopy, this publication stands out for several reasons: To begin with, it has been written by a highly selected group of international experts who contribute their own tried and tested tips and tricks...read more

Presents therapeutic applications of the endoscope for gastrointestinal disorders. The authors are among the world's leading practioners of the techniques described, from laser treatment to polypectomy to sphincterotomy. Clear, full-color schematics and endoscopic views take the reader step-by-step through gastrointestinal bleeding, esophageal variceal sclerotherapy, esophageal and other GI cancers, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy, and more.Distribution limited to US and Canada