Gastroenterology
A Companion Book to the Boards and Beyond Website
Jason Ryan, MD, MPH
Version Date: 11-1-2016
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Gastrointestinal Embryology 1 Cirrhosis 63
Gastrointestinal Anatomy 7 Liver Tumors 68
GI Blood Supply 9 Wilson’s & Hemochromatosis 71
Gastrointestinal Tract 13 Gallstones 75
Liver, Gallbladder, Pancreas 17 Biliary Disorders 80
Salivary Glands 20 Gastric Disorders 83
Hernias 25 Malabsorption 91
Bile 30 Acute Pancreatitis 98
Bilirubin 34 Chronic Pancreatitis & Cancer 104
Gastrointestinal Secretions 40 Intestinal Disorders 107
Gastrointestinal Hormones 43 Inflammatory Bowel Disease 113
Exocrine Pancreas 49 Colon Cancer 118
Esophageal Disorders 53 Carcinoid Tumors 124
Liver Disease 59 Gastrointestinal Pharmacology 126
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