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Sleisenger and Fordtran's Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease - 2 Volume Set, 12th Edition

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Edited by Raymond T. Chung, MD, FAASLD, AASLD, David T. Rubin, MD and Mel Wilcox, MD, MSPH
**Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles as an Essential Purchase in Gastroenterology**For more than 50 years, Sleisenger & Fordtran’s Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease has been the definitive reference for gastroenterology and hepatology p ...view more
**Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles as an Essential Purchase in Gastroenterology**

For more than 50 years, Sleisenger & Fordtran’s Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease has been the definitive reference for gastroenterology and hepatology physicians, students and trainees, and the broader multi-disciplinary GI care team. Now guided by a new generation of leaders in the field, this two-volume masterwork brings together the knowledge and expertise of hundreds of global experts who keep you up to date with all aspects of GI and liver disease—everything from basic science to new techniques and technologies­­. A consistent organization, more than 1,100 full-color illustrations, and clinically practicable algorithms ensure quick access to updated and current information on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of gastrointestinal and liver diseases. The 12th edition welcomes a new senior editorial team of Drs. Raymond T. Chung, David T. Rubin, and C. Mel Wilcox, and features many improvements and additions.
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9780443116575
Publication Date :
10-12-2025
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Please allow 3-4 weeks for delivery
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**Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles as an Essential Purchase in Gastroenterology**

For more than 50 years, Sleisenger & Fordtran’s Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease has been the definitive reference for gastroenterology and hepatology physicians, students and trainees, and the broader multi-disciplinary GI care team. Now guided by a new generation of leaders in the field, this two-volume masterwork brings together the knowledge and expertise of hundreds of global experts who keep you up to date with all aspects of GI and liver disease—everything from basic science to new techniques and technologies­­. A consistent organization, more than 1,100 full-color illustrations, and clinically practicable algorithms ensure quick access to updated and current information on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of gastrointestinal and liver diseases. The 12th edition welcomes a new senior editorial team of Drs. Raymond T. Chung, David T. Rubin, and C. Mel Wilcox, and features many improvements and additions.

Key Features
    • New and expanded discussions of eosinophilic disorders, MASLD (metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, formerly known as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease); the use of AI in endoscopy for improved detection of GI cancers; new treatments for viral hepatitis and autoimmune liver diseases; the expanded array of new treatments for inflammatory bowel disorders; and more
    • New chapters on Gastrointestinal and Hepatic Manifestations of Coronavirus Infection; Enterocolitis and Hepatitis Induced by Cancer Immunotherapy, and a new section on Neoplasia Involving Multiple Organs
    • Reliable coverage of a wide range of endoscopic procedures for diagnosis and treatment, including balloon dilatation, stent placement/removal, and the management of small bowel angioectasia
    • Quick-reference algorithms that summarize clinical decision making and practical approaches to patient management
    • A consistent, templated format throughout the text that enables quick retrieval of information, and more than 20 videos of endoscopic procedures
    • An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. Additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date

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    Edited by Raymond T. Chung, MD, FAASLD, AASLD, Director, Hepatology and Liver Center, Medical Director, Liver Transplant Center, Massachusetts General Hospital/Dana Farber, Boston, Massachusetts, USA; David T. Rubin, MD, Chief, Section of Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition, Co-Director, Digestive Diseases Center, The University of Chicago Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA and Mel Wilcox, MD, MSPH, Professor of Medicine, Director, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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    ISBN Number 9780443116575
    Description Author List Edited by Raymond T. Chung, MD, FAASLD, AASLD, Director, Hepatology and Liver Center, Medical Director, Liver Transplant Center, Massachusetts General Hospital/Dana Farber, Boston, Massachusetts, USA; David T. Rubin, MD, Chief, Section of Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition, Co-Director, Digestive Diseases Center, The University of Chicago Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA and Mel Wilcox, MD, MSPH, Professor of Medicine, Director, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
    Copyright Year 2026
    Edition Number 12
    Format Book
    Trim 216w x 276h (8.50" x 10.875")
    Imprint Elsevier
    Page Count 2536
    Publication Date 10 Dec 2025
    Stock Status Please allow 3-4 weeks for delivery

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    PART I Biology of the Gastrointestinal Tract
    1. Cellular Growth and Neoplasia
    2. Mucosal Immunology and Inflammation
    3. The Enteric Microbiota
    4. Gut Sensory Transduction
    5. Biopsychosocial Issues in Gastroenterology


    PART II Nutrition in Gastroenterology
    6. Nutritional Principles and Assessment of the Gastroenterology Patient
    7. Nutritional Management
    8. Obesity
    9. Surgical and Endoscopic Treatment of Obesity
    10. Feeding and Eating Disorders
    11. Food Allergies


    PART III Symptoms and Signs
    12. Acute Abdominal Pain
    13. Chronic Abdominal Pain
    14. Symptoms of Esophageal Disease
    15. Dyspepsia
    16. Nausea and Vomiting
    17. Diarrhea
    18. Intestinal Gas
    19. Fecal Incontinence
    20. Constipation
    21. Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    22. Jaundice
    23. Factitious Gastrointestinal Diseases


    PART IV Processes Involving Multiple Organs
    24. Oral Diseases and Oral Manifestations of Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases
    25. Cutaneous Manifestations of Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases
    26. Diverticula of the Pharynx, Esophagus, Stomach, and Small Intestine
    27. Abdominal Hernias and Gastric Volvulus
    28. Foreign Bodies, Bezoars, and Caustic Ingestions
    29. Abdominal Abscesses and Gastrointestinal Fistulas
    30. Eosinophilic Disorders of the Gastrointestinal Tract
    31. Protein-Losing Gastroenteropathy
    32. Gastrointestinal and Hepatic Manifestations of Coronavirus Infection
    33. Gastrointestinal Consequences of Infection With Human Immunodeficiency Virus
    34. Gastrointestinal and Hepatic Complications of Solid Organ and Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation
    35. Gastrointestinal and Hepatic Manifestations of Systemic Diseases
    36. Vascular Lesions of the Gastrointestinal Tract
    37. Surgical Peritonitis and Other Diseases of the Peritoneum, Mesentery, Omentum, and Diaphragm
    38. Gastrointestinal and Hepatic Disorders in the Pregnant Patient
    39. Acute and Chronic Gastrointestinal Side Effects of Radiation Therapy
    40. Preparation for and Complications of GI Endoscopy


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    42. Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors
    43. Neuroendocrine Tumors
    44. Enterocolitis and Hepatitis Induced by Cancer Immunotherapy


    PART VI Esophagus
    45. Anatomy, Histology, Embryology, and Developmental Anomalies of the Esophagus
    46. Esophageal Neuromuscular Function and Motility Disorders
    47. Esophageal Disorders Caused by Medications, Trauma, and Infection
    48. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
    49. Barrett Esophagus
    50. Esophageal Tumors


    PART VII Stomach and Duodenum
    51. Anatomy, Histology, and Developmental Anomalies of the Stomach and Duodenum
    52. Gastric Neuromuscular Function and Neuromuscular Disorders
    53. Gastric Secretion
    54. Gastritis and Gastropathy
    55. Peptic Ulcer Disease
    56. Adenocarcinoma of the Stomach and Other Gastric Tumors


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    57. Anatomy, Histology, Embryology, and Developmental Anomalies of the Pancreas
    58. Exocrine Pancreatic Secretion
    59. Genetic Disorders of the Pancreas and Pancreatic Disorders in Childhood
    60. Acute Pancreatitis
    61. Chronic Pancreatitis
    62. Pancreatic Cancer, Cystic Neoplasms, and Other Tumors
    63. Endoscopic Treatment of Pancreatic Disease


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    64. Anatomy, Histology, Embryology, Developmental Anomalies, and Pediatric Disorders of the Biliary Tract
    65. Biliary Tract Motor Function and Dysfunction
    66. Bile Formation and Bile Acid Cycling in Health and Disease
    67. Gallstone Disease
    68. Treatment of Gallstone Disease
    69. Acalculous Biliary Pain, Acute Acalculous Cholecystitis, Cholesterolosis, Adenomyomatosis, and Gallbladder Polyps
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    71. Tumors of the Bile Ducts, Gallbladder, and Ampulla
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    73. Embryology, Anatomy, Histology, and Developmental Anomalies of the Liver
    74. Liver Physiology and Energy Metabolism
    75. Liver Chemistry and Function Tests
    76. Overview of Cirrhosis
    77. Hemochromatosis
    78. Wilson Disease
    79. Other Inherited Metabolic Disorders of the Liver
    80. Hepatitis A
    81. Hepatitis B
    82. Hepatitis C
    83. Hepatitis D
    84. Hepatitis E
    85. Hepatitis Caused by Other Viruses
    86. Bacterial, Parasitic, and Fungal Infections of the Liver, Including Liver Abscesses
    87. Vascular Diseases of the Liver
    88. Alcohol-Associated Liver Disease
    89. Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease/Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
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    93. Primary Biliary Cholangitis
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    105. Palliative Care Medicine in Patients With Advanced Gastrointestinal and Hepatic Disease
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