Lower Digestive Tract, 2nd Edition, part 2 in the 3-book Digestive
System volume, covers the small bowel and colon, and provides a
concise and highly visual approach from normal anatomy and
physiology through pathophysiology, diagnostics and treatment . This
book in The Netter Collection of Medical Illustrations (the CIBA
"Green Books") has been expanded and revised to capture current
perspectives in gastroenterology from the basic sciences to clinical
pathology. It features radiologic and pathologic images to supplement
the classic Netter illustrations, as well as new illustrations. This
updated classic is ideal for students and health professionals seeking
an easily accessible guide to the lower digestive tract.
- Gain a rich, comprehensive overview of the lower digestive tract
by seeing classic Netter illustrations side by side with cutting-edge
radiologic and endoscopic and laparoscopic images.
- Explore key topics in gastroenterology, including genetics of colon
cancer, Celiac disease, and Crohn's disease.
- See modern issues in digestive health and disease captured in the
visually rich Netter artistic tradition via contributions from
artists working in the Netter style.
- Get complete, integrated visual guidance on the small bowel and
colon in a single source, from basic sciences and normal anatomy and
function through pathologic conditions.
- Benefit from the knowledge of a team of renowned clinicians and
scientists.