This concise introduction to the gastrointestinal system encapsulates the fundamental facts and principles of this rapidly growing and changing specialty. Written by experienced clinicians and teachers, the text covers the basic concepts of both the science surrounding the gastrointestinal system and the basics of clinical practice in an accessible, lucid format.Now fully supported by a companion website at ataglanceseries.com/gastro containing interactive MCQs and downloadable digital flashcards, The Gastrointestinal System at a Glance is the ideal revision aid for medical and allied health students, and provides valuable insight for anyone seeking a comprehensive and concise guide to this subject area.* Fully revised and updated to include further coverage of diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, revised liver chapters and a new chapter on embryology* Now in full colour throughout* Supported by a companion website containing interactive self-assessment and digital flashcards - perfect for both study and revision* Provides an integrated approach to both the basic and clinical science of this core specialty

Preface 6Acknowledgements 6List of abbreviations 7Introduction and overview 8Part 1 Structure and function1 Mouth and teeth 102 Salivary glands 123 Tongue and pharynx 144 Oesophagus 165 Stomach 186 Duodenum 207 Pancreas 228 Liver 249 Biliary system 2610 Hepatic portal system 2811 Jejunum and ileum 3012 Caecum and appendix 3213 Colon 3414 Rectum and anus 36Part 2 Integrated function15 Embryology 3816 Enteric motility 4017 Enteric endocrine system 4218 Enteric and autonomic nerves 4419 Mucosal immune system 4620 Digestion and absorption 4821 Digestion of carbohydrates, proteins and fats 5022 Digestion of vitamins and minerals 5223 Nutrition 5424 Fluid and electrolyte balance 5625 Hepatic metabolic function 5826 Hepatic synthetic function 6027 Hepatic detoxifi cation and excretion 62Part 3 Disorders and diseases28 Nausea and vomiting 6429 Diarrhoea 6630 Constipation 6831 Functional disorders and irritable bowel syndrome 7032 Gastro-oesophageal refl ux and hiatus hernia 7233 Peptic ulcer and Helicobacter pylori 7434 Gastroenteritis and food poisoning 7635 Gastrointestinal system infections 7836 Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease 8037 Coeliac disease 8238 Obesity and malnutrition 8439 Colon and rectal cancer 8640 Gastrointestinal, pancreatic and liver tumours 8841 Haemorrhoids and anorectal disease 9042 Gallstones and pancreatitis 9243 Hepatitis and acute liver disease 9444 Cirrhosis and chronic liver disease 96Part 4 Diagnosis and treatment45 History, examination and tests 9846 Diagnostic endoscopy 10047 Therapeutic endoscopy 10248 Radiology and imaging 10449 Functional tests 10650 Pharmacotherapy 10851 Gastrointestinal surgery 110Index 112