The book focuses on the recent advances in the digestive system. It is composed of 3 sections: gastrointestinal duct, liver, and biliary system. There are 9 chapters: peptic ulcers
mid-gastrointestinal bleeding
gastrointestinal manifestations of IgA vasculitis
biomechanics of intestinal contractions
evaluation of serum sodium change after terlipressin in cirrhosis
history and background of biliary system
gallbladder carcinoma
ERCP for cholecysto-choledocholithiasis
and cystic artery variations and associated vascular complications in laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The knowledge presented in this book should be valuable for family physicians, internists, gastroenterologists, hepatologists, endoscopists, radiologists, and pathologists who are interested in digestive diseases to guide the clinical practice and management. This book should be also useful for patients and their relatives to better understand the digestive system.