Cotton and Williams Practical Gastrointestinal Endoscopy: The Fundamentals

Authored by the very best, Cotton and Williams Practical Gastrointestinal Endoscopy is the basic primer for endoscopy around the world, and a must–have book for all gastroenterologists and endoscopists learning their trade.

For the last 30 years, Practical Gastrointestinal Endoscopy has provided clear, practical expert guidance on the fundamentals of endoscopy practice; from patient positioning and safety, to how to perform different endoscopic procedures, as well as the very latest in therapeutic techniques and technological advances.

Readers always value the step–by–step, highly practical approach, especially the outstanding color illustrations demonstrating exactly how best to perform endoscopy. Add to this the expertise and prestige of the world–famous author team, and the final result is an essential tool for all those looking to improve their endoscopic skills.

Peter Cotton, Christopher Williams and Brian Saunders are joined in this seventh edition by two current leaders in UK and US endoscopy, Adam Haycock and Jonathan Cohen. Together, they have fully revised the existing text with the very latest in clinical practice, as well as introducing the following brand
new features to the book:

Key learning points in every chapter

Much more information on mucosal resection techniques and small bowel endoscopy for capsule and deep enteroscopy

The latest recommendations and guidelines from the ASGE, ACG, UEGW and BSG

37 high–quality videos illustrating optimum endoscopy practice, all referenced via video eyes in the text

A clinical photo imagebank, consisting of an equivalent clinical photo for selected line illustrations; perfect for downloading into scientific presentations

Self–assessment MCQs to test main learning points

Cotton and Williams Practical Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, 7th Edition, is modern, as masterful as ever, and once again, the number one endoscopy manual for a whole new generation of gastroenterologists and endoscopists.

List of Video Clips, xi

Preface to the Seventh Edition, xii

Preface to the First Edition, xiv

Acknowledgments, xv

About the Companion Website, xvi

1 The Endoscopy Unit, Staff, and Management, 1

2 Endoscopic Equipment, 6

3 Patient Care, Risks, and Safety, 19

4 Upper Endoscopy: Diagnostic Techniques, 33

5 Therapeutic Upper Endoscopy, 54

6 Colonoscopy and Flexible Sigmoidoscopy, 78

7 Therapeutic Colonoscopy, 153

8 Resources and Links, 180

Websites, 180

Endoscopy books, 180

Journals with major endoscopy/clinical focus, 180

Epilogue: The Future? Comments from the Senior

Authors, 181

Intelligent endoscopes, 181

Colonoscopy boon or bubble?, 181

Advanced therapeutics, cooperation, and multidisciplinary working, 181

Quality and teaching, 182

Index, 183

Adam Haycock, Consultant Physician & Gastroenterologist, St Mark s Hospital for Colorectal and Intestinal Disorders, London, UK

Jonathan Cohen, Clinical Professor of Medicine, New York University School of Medicine, New York, USA

Brian P. Saunders, Consultant Gastroenterologist, St Mark s Hospital for Colorectal and Intestinal Disorders, London, UK

Peter B. Cotton, Professor of Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, USA

Christopher B. Williams, Honorary Physician, St Mark s Hospital for Colorectal and Intestinal Disorders, London, UK