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Elsevier Endoscopic Management of Gastrointestinal Bleeding An Issue of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics 1st Edition by Gralnek, Ian
Dr. Gralnek is considered an authority on GI bleeding, and he has invited experts in their respective fields to contribute to this issue. The content is divided up between Acute Non-Variceal Upper GI Hemorrhage and Acute Lower Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage. Articles are devoted to the follow topics: Initial assessment, risk stratification and early management; Endotherapy of peptic ulcer bleeding; Endoscopic hemostasis of non-variceal, non-ulcer UGIH; Emerging endoscopic treatments for NVUGIH; The cutting edge: doppler ultrasound in guiding endoscopic hemostasis; The role of interventional radiology in NVUGIH; Managing antithrombotic agents in the setting of acute GI bleeding; Patient presentation, risk stratification and initial management; Colonoscopy: Diagnosis, timing and bowel preparation; The role of endoscopic hemostasis therapy; and Prevention of recurrent lower GI hemorrhage. Readers will come away with the most current clinical infomration on how to manage and prevent GI bleeding. Foreword: Let's Get the Train Back on the Tracks Preface: Muscle Overactivity in the Upper Motor Neuron Syndrome: Assessment and Problem Solving for Difficult Cases Muscle Overactivity in the Upper Motor Neuron Syndrome: Pathophysiology Meaningful Assessment in Patients with Acquired Brain Injuries Special Considerations in Assessing and Treating Spasticity in Spinal Cord Injury Special Considerations in Pediatric Assessment Special Considerations and Assessment in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis Muscle Overactivity in the Upper Motor Neuron Syndrome: Conceptualizing a Treatment Plan and Establishing Meaningful Goals Pharmacologic Treatment Tools: Systemic Medications and Toxins, Opportunities, and Pitfalls Neurolysis: A Brief Review for a Fading Art Muscle Overactivity in the Upper Motor Neuron Syndrome: Assessment and Problem Solving for Complex Cases: The Role of Physical and Occupational Therapy Intrathecal Therapies The Neuro-Orthopedic Approach Upper Extremity Problem-Solving: Challenging Cases Lower Extremity Problem-Solving: Challenging Cases Emerging Therapies for Spastic Movement Disorders