Inflammatory bowel diseases / medical editors: Robert N. Allan, Jonathan M. Rhodes, Stephen B. Hanauer ; surgical editors: Michael R.B. Keighley, John Alexander-Williams, Victor W. Fazio

New York ; Edinburgh : Churchill Livingstone, 1997. Third Edition. Hardcover. Near fine copy in the original title-blocked pictorial cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong.  Provenance; from the library of the Birmingham Medical Institute with its bookplate and minor library marks; includes a presentation bookplate from the Birmingham Medical Institute, breing presented by the authors. Edition; 3rd ed. Physical description; xxi, 989 p : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm. Notes; Previous ed.: 1990. Includes bibliographical references and index. Contents; Historical Review. Pathogenesis. Clinical Diagnosis. Natural History and Prognosis. Therapeutic Options. Ulcerative Colitis. Crohn's Disease. Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Special Problems. Surgical Principles. Surgical Treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Surgical Treatment of Crohn's Disease. Management of Surgical Complications in Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Stoma Management. Social and Psychological Aspect of Disease. Follow-Up. Summary; This third edition of the successful text last published in 1990, is a comprehensive work on all aspects of disease which cause inflammation of the bowel. Included are coverage of diagnosis, differential diagnosis, as well as comprehensive medical treatment sections and sections containing new surgical techniques. Features: * Latest developments worldwide are expertly outlined by an international team of editors * Contain sections which outline new surgical techniques * Detailed coverage of endoscopy, illustrated in color * Very practical and clinically oriented for both physicians and surgeons * Reviews of the second edition include: This is a good book: well produced, well written, and concise but comprehensive and informative. It will prove invaluable as a reference book for the clinical gastroenterologist as well as for the academic specialist in the field of IBD. I recommend it with enthusiasm."" British Journal of Hospital Medicine, August, 1991 "". Subjects; Inflammatory bowel diseases. Gastroenterology ; Diseases & disorders. Medical / Gastroenterology. Genre; Illustrated.