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Staging and grading are indispensable in analyzing the severity of a disease, therapeutic measures and estimation of quality of life. This book offers a comprehensive overview of the relevant staging and grading references in the gastrointestinal field.

Praise for the previous edition highlights its visual appeal and concise reference capabilities. Written and edited by leading specialists, this second edition covers diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for the upper and lower GI tract, offering a comprehensive overview of GI disorders. It begins with the development and technology of endoscopy, followed by an expanded section on patient care issues, including informed consent and sedation. Techniques for diagnosing GI diseases are thoroughly discussed, from enteroscopy and colonoscopy to advances in capsule and chromoendoscopy. The therapeutic procedures section has been enhanced with topics like dilation techniques, resection, ablation, and dissection, and it concludes with a chapter on pediatric endoscopy. Key features include thirteen new chapters on current developments, such as evidence-based approaches, natural orifice translumenal endoscopic surgery (NOTES), endoscopic therapy in obesity, and therapeutic endosonography. The text presents insightful contributions in a format that facilitates quick reference to essential topics, complemented by 1,820 high-quality illustrations and over 1,135 full-color endoscopic images showcasing anatomy and pathophysiology. This text is now a standard reference for clinicians in gastroenterology, internal medicine, and GI surgery, making it invaluable for residents and fellows seeking accessible information and visual resources.