GASTROENTEROLOGY
Learning outcomes of the course unit
To define the practice of gastroenterology (essential aspects - basic science, pathophysiology, clinical signs/symptoms, diagnosis, and up-to-date treatment).
Course contents summary
Diseases of the Esophagus
Peptic Ulcer Disease and Related Disorders
Disorders of Absorption
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Common Diseases of the Colon and Anorectum and Mesenteric Vascular Insufficiency
Acute Intestinal Obstruction
Acute Appendicitis and Peritonitis
Approach to the Patient with Liver Disease
Evaluation of Liver Function
The Hyperbilirubinemias
Acute Viral Hepatitis
Toxic and Drug-Induced Hepatitis
Chronic Hepatitis
Alcoholic Liver Disease
Cirrhosis and Its Complications
Liver Transplantation
Diseases of the Gallbladder and Bile Ducts
Approach to the Patient with Pancreatic Disease
Acute and Chronic Pancreatitis
Recommended readings
Unigastro Manuale di Gastroenterologia Edizione 2004 - 2006 Editrice Gastroenterologica Italiana.
Teaching methods
Oral and practical lessons
Oral exam
