Acknowledgements.

List of abbreviations.

Introduction and overview.

Part 1 Structure and Function.

1. Mouth and Teeth.

2. Salivary Glands.

3. Tongue and Pharynx.

4. Oesophagus.

5. Stomach.

6. Duodenum.

7. Pancreas.

8. Liver.

9. Biliary System.

10. Hepatic Portal System.

11. Jejunum and Ileum.

12. Caecum and Appendix.

13. Colon.

14. Rectum and Anus.

Part 2 Integrated Function.

15. Enteric Motility.

16. Enteric Endocrine System.

17. Enteric and Autonomic Nerves.

18. Mucosal Immune System.

19. Digestion and Absorption.

20. Digestion of Carbohydrates, Proteins and Fats.

21. Digestion of Vitamins and Minerals.

22. Nutrition.

23. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance.

24. Hepatic Metabolic and Synthetic Function.

25. Hepatic Detoxification and Excretion.

Part 3 Disorders and Diseases.

26. Nausea and Vomiting.

27. Diarrhoea.

28. Constipation.

29. Functional Disorders and Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

30. Gastroesophageal Reflux and Hiatus Hernia.

31. Peptic Ulcer and Helicobacter Pylori.

32. Gastroenteritis and Food Poisoning.

33. Gastointestinal System Infections.

34. Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease.

35. Coeliac Disease.

36. Obestiy and Malnutrition.

37. Colon and Rectal Cancer.

38. Gastrointestinal, Pancreatic and Liver Tumours.

39. Haemorrhoids and and Anorectal Disease.

40. Gallstones and Pancreatitis.

41. Hepatitis and Acute Liver Failure.

42. Cirrhosis and Chronic Liver Disease.

Part 4 Diagnosis and Treatment.

42. Clinical Assessment and Blood Tests.

44. Endoscopy.

45. Radiology and Imaging.

46. Functional Tests.

47. Pharmacotherapy.

48. Gastrointestinal Surgery.

Index