Thoroughly revised and updated for its Third Edition, this Spiral(R) Manual is a practical quick-reference guide to the diagnosis and treatment of all gastrointestinal problems--from common complaints such as intestinal gas to life-threatening diseases such as cancer and AIDS. Chapters written in an easy-to-scan outline format cover the approach to the patient, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, nutrition, gastrointestinal emergencies, and specific symptoms and diseases.This edition s comple