Grading and Staging in Gastroenterology

Organized into three sections – Instruments for Overall Patient and Disease Assessment ; Organ and Disease-related Staging and Grading Systems, and Quality of Life Patient Assessments – readers have the option of using as an overall reference, to refer to a specific organ or disease, or by virtue of the extensive subject index, to research according to specific instrument or other relevant topics.

The following timesaving and didactic features further enhance the usefulness, and whether you are a clinician or surgeon, responsible for training, involved in research including setting up research trials, or require deeper understanding of evidence-based studies you will find making this compendium a part of your gastroenterology library a smart investment.

Uniform presentation — each of the grading and staging systems is anchored in a strict text structure which includes aims, comments, and exact reference
Precise and unobtrusive explanatory notes (comments) — especially useful for nurse practitioners
Numerous supplementary, high-quality line drawings, and endoscopic, radiologic and histological images — clarify and elucidate where appropriate
Complete and accurate reference of all original sources respective to each instrument — saves valuable research time
Grading and Staging in Gastroenterology is for all gastrointestinal professionals looking for an ideal guide into the myriad of staging and grading systems in gastroenterology.