TY - BOOK AU - Steven M. Altschuler AU - Steven M. Altschuler, AU - Christopher A. Liacouras TI - Clinical Pediatric Gastroenterology SN - 0443055424 U1 - 618.9233 ALT PY - 0000///152008/// CY - London PB - Churchill Livingstone, 1998 Original from the University of Michigan Digitized KW - N2 - This is a clinically oriented, practical approach to GI disease in children. It will help the reader to not only understand the etiology, pathophysiology and clinical presentation of each disease but also to develop an effective approach for the diagnosis, treatment and referral of these patients. Each chapter is divided into subheadings for quick reference. Coverage emphasizes the clinical decision-making process, including patient history, the physical examination, and laboratory studies. Each disease chapter discusses diagnosis, differential diagnosis, etiology, pathophysiology, clinical features, and management strategies. Section IV on Use and Interpretation of Diagnostic Tests encompasses radiography, endoscopy, manometry, and serum blood testing ER -