Comprehensive review of common diseases of the GI tract, covering tumours, benign conditions, and motility disorders

Gastrointestinal Nursing is an authoritative exploration of common diseases of the GI tract, offering evidence-based insights into the complexities of digestive health and unraveling the intricate functions of digestion, secretion, and elimination. Each chapter provides in-depth coverage of a specific organ, detailing common diseases and conditions, and offering comprehensive explanations of aetiology, pathogenesis, presentation, diagnosis, investigations, surgical and pharmacological management, and outcomes.

Gastrointestinal Nursing includes information on:

• Motility disorders of the esophagus including webs and pouches, achalasia, and esophageal dysmotility
• Benign conditions of the stomach including Helicobacter pylori, gastritis, gastric ulcers, vascular conditions, and gastroparesis
• Tumours of the duodenum including adenocarcinoma, lymphomas, leiomyosarcomas, carcinoid tumors, and stromal tumors
• Principles of endoscopy, endoscopy investigations, and emergency and therapeutic endoscopy
• Sustainable gastroenterology, encompassing practices in endoscopy, hepatology, and gastroenterology, as well as sustainable approaches in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and drug treatments

Whether you are a seasoned practitioner or a student embarking on your nursing journey, Gastrointestinal Nursing is your go-to resource for mastering the intricacies of care and management of digestive disorders. It is an essential read for nurses in gastroenterology, digestive health, and related specialties.

DR LEIGH DONNELLY, PHD, RGN, BSc (Hons), MA, PG Dip (Ed), Endoscopy Education and Development Lead at Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, UK.

DR SHELLIE RADFORD, PHD, RN, BSc (Hons), MSc (research), PGCert (gastroenterology), Assistant Professor of Gastroenterology at the University of Nottingham, UK.