A tool for medical interns studying for gastroenterology certification, this volume in an ongoing series is specifically designed to assist with the United Kingdom MRCP exam and the SCE in Gastroenterology. It will have secondary use for busy doctors or gastroenterology specialists who need a quick reference to recent developments in the field. Each chapter ends with key points for clinical practice. This volume includes material on liver disease (alcoholic, in pregnancy, autoimmune), luminal diseases, common colon/anal disorders, polyposis and short bowel syndromes, and new developments in the treatment of irritable bowel and incontinence. Annotation ©2015 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)