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BL
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975831
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b730201
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| Title & Author
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Clinical measurement in gastroenterology.\ edited by David F. Evans Graham K. Buckton ; in collaboration with the Clinical Measurements Associates, British Society of Gastroenterology ; foreword by John E. Lennard-Jones.
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| Publication Statement
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Oxford ;Malden, MA. :: Blackwell Science,, ©1997.
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1 online resource (x, 277 pages) :: illustrations (some color)
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| ISBN
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0632061758
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: 9780632061754
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| Bibliographies/Indexes
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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| Contents
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Cover -- TOC36;Contents -- List of contributors -- Foreword -- Preface -- CH36;1 Introduction to oesophageal structure and function -- CH36;2 Technical history and fidelity -- CH36;3 Static manometry -- 346;1 Equipment and catheters -- 346;2 Calibration and intubation -- 346;3 Lower oeosophageal sphincter58; procedures and analysis -- 346;4 The oesophageal body58; procedures and analysis -- 346;5 Clinical relevance of investigations -- CH36;4 Ambulatory pH monitoring -- 446;1 Equipment44; sensors and recorders -- 446;2 Procedures of prolonged pH monitoring -- 446;3 Analysis and interpretation of results -- 446;4 pH measurement in infants and children -- 446;5 Clinical relevance of investigations -- CH36;5 Combined measurement of pH and manometry -- 546;1 Equipment and catheters -- 546;2 Procedures and analysis -- 546;3 Clinical relevance of investigations -- CH36;6 Upper oesophageal sphincter manometry -- CH36;7 Vector manometry -- CH36;8 Radiology -- CH36;9 Endoscopy -- CH36;10 Provocation tests -- CH36;11 Gamma scintigraphy -- CH36;12 Ambulatory scintigraphy -- CH36;13 Propulsive force -- IDX36;Index -- Last Page.
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| Abstract
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This is the official publication of the Clinical Measurement Associates of the British Society of Gastroenterology and sets National standards for the measurement of oesophageal function. Accurate diagnosis and choice of appropriate therapy requires accurate investigation of the oesophagus. This book meets the need for standard protocols for each of the major techniques commonly used to investigate disorders of the oesophagus.
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Esophagus-- Diseases-- Diagnosis.
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Esophagus-- Diseases-- Diagnosis.
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MEDICAL-- Gastroenterology.
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| Dewey Classification
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616.3/3075
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| LC Classification
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RC815.7.C56 1997eb
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Buckton, Graham K.
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Evans, David,1946-
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British Society of Gastroenterology., Clinical Measurements Associates.
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