The various disorders of the pancreas and biliary tree described in this new text will be encountered in any primary care practice. For example, gallstones are prevalent worldwide and a significant cause of morbidity and mortality; gallbladder carcinoma is the fifth most common gastrointestinal cancer in the USA, and at least 45,000 North Americans will die every year from diseases of the pancreas. This book provides expert and clear guidance on the diagnosis and management of the disorders that affect these systems and is an invaluable addition to the reference resources of the primary care team.

Table of contents:

• Diseases of the gallbladder
• Bile duct stone disease (choledocholithiasis)
• Bile duct tumors
• Unusual disorders of the biliary tree
• Dysfunctional disorders of the sphincter of Oddi complex and gallbladder
• Hereditary pancreatitis
• Acute pancreatitis
• Chronic pancreatitis
• Pancreatic cancer
• Unusual tumors of the pancreas and ampulla of Vater