Surgical Pathology of Non-neoplastic Gastrointestinal Diseases
This book covers the entire spectrum of non-neoplastic diseases within the gastrointestinal (GI) tract including new entities, recent developments, and questions that arise in the practice of GI pathology. The text is organized by specific organ site, wit
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Surgical Pathology of Non-neoplastic Gastrointestinal Diseases
Lizhi Zhang • Vishal S. Chandan • Tsung-Teh Wu Editors
Surgical Pathology of Non-neoplastic Gastrointestinal Diseases
Editors Lizhi Zhang Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN USA
Vishal S. Chandan University of California Irvine Irvine, CA USA
Tsung-Teh Wu Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN USA
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Preface
In the last few years, there have been significant additions and advances in both our knowledge and our concepts regarding many nonneoplastic gastrointestinal (GI) tract entities. The advances in endoscopic techniques have led to an increased number of GI tract biopsies being performed. New surgical techniques have also led to increased GI surgeries being performed with minimal morbidity. The pathology of these GI entities is intriguing, varied, and very important for most surgical pathologists. The proper diagnosis and classification of nonneoplastic GI pathology are vital for correct patient management decisions. This book has been written for a broad target audience with the aim of it being of interest and benefit to pathologists who are already in practice to those who are just beginning their training in pathology. All of the authors are practicing GI/liver pathologists or gastroenterologists at the Mayo Clinic, where we are very fortunate to see an extensive number and a wide variety of cases in GI pathology. We are also grateful for the wealth of consult cases shared with us over t
