Book Description

Offering a concise, highly visual approach to the basic science and clinical pathology of the digestive system, this updated volume in The Netter Collection of Medical Illustrations (the CIBA "Green Books") contains unparalleled didactic illustrations reflecting the latest medical knowledge. Revised by Drs. James C. Reynolds, Peter J. Ward, Suzanne Rose, Missale Solomon, and Christopher Steele, Lower Digestive Tract, Part 2 of the Digestive System, Volume 9, integrates core concepts of anatomy, physiology, and other basic sciences with common clinical correlates across health, medical, and surgical disciplines. Classic Netter art, updated and new illustrations, and modern imaging continue to bring medical concepts to life and make this timeless work an essential resource for students, clinicians, and educators. - Provides a highly visual guide to the small bowel and colon in a single source, from basic sciences and normal anatomy and function through pathologic conditions. - Offers expert coverage of new topics, including gut microbiome, colon cancer screening guidelines, and lower gastrointestinal bleeds. - Provides a concise overview of complex information by integrating anatomical and physiological concepts with clinical scenarios. - Compiles Dr. Frank H. Netter's master medical artistry—an aesthetic tribute and source of inspiration for medical professionals for over half a century—along with new art in the Netter tradition for each of the major body systems, making this volume a powerful and memorable tool for building foundational knowledge and educating patients or staff. - NEW! 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, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud.