Market: IM residents and clinicians, FP residents, GI fellows and surgeons, gastroenterologists Full-color radiographic and endoscopic images of GI disorders Practical information about common problems concerning the stomach, esophagus, pancreas, liver, and more About the Author: Editor Norton J. Greenberger, MD Clinical Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School Senior Physician, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Endoscopy Brigham and Women's Hospital Boston, MA Associate Editors Richard S. Blumberg, MD Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School Chief, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Endoscopy Brigham and Women's Hospital Boston, MA Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School Clinical Chief of Gastroenterology, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Endoscopy Brigham and Women's Hospital Boston, MA Table of Content: Authors Preface SECTION I: GENERAL CONCERNS 1. Acute Abdominal Pain: Basic Principles & Current Challenges, Frederick L. Makrauer and Norton J. Greenberger 2. Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Immunologic Considerations, Richard S. Blumberg 3. Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Medical Considerations, Robert Burakoff and Scott Hande 4. Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Surgical Considerations, Jennifer L. Irani, Anthony Ramsanahie, and Ronald Bleday 5. Acute Diarrheal Disorders, Jerry S. Trier 6. Mesen