Helicobacter pylori
and Ian A. D. Bouchier2 (1) Bishop Auckland, UK (2) Edinburgh, Midlothian, UK 1.1 Introduction The discovery of the presence of this organism in many human stomachs and its association with disease…
Stool Examination
and Ian A. D. Bouchier2 (1) Bishop Auckland, UK (2) Edinburgh, Midlothian, UK It is no longer fashionable for clinicians to make a detailed inspection of the stool. Usually more is gained…
Intubation
and Ian A. D. Bouchier2 (1) Bishop Auckland, UK (2) Edinburgh, Midlothian, UK The passage of various forms of nasogastric, duodenal and intestinal tubes is basic to many of the diagnostic procedures…
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
and Ian A. D. Bouchier2 (1) Bishop Auckland, UK (2) Edinburgh, Midlothian, UK Bleeding from the alimentary tract is an important manifestation of gastrointestinal disease. It may present as an unexplained anaemia,…
Absorption
and Ian A. D. Bouchier2 (1) Bishop Auckland, UK (2) Edinburgh, Midlothian, UK Major causes of persistent steatorrhoea are coeliac disease, chronic pancreatic disease including cystic fibrosis, pancreatic carcinoma and gastric surgery….
