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Gastroenterology is a branch of medicine that studies the digestive system and its disorders. It focuses on the care of the digestive system and covers a variety of conditions.
Gastroenterology studies the normal function and diseases of the following organs: Esophagus, Stomach, Small intestine, Colon and rectum, Pancreas, Gallbladder, Bile ducts, Liver.
Gastroenterology covers a variety of conditions, such as: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) Colorectal diseases Functional bowel disorders Liver disease Cancers of the stomach and pancreas Digestive disorders
A gastroenterologist is a specialist in gastrointestinal diseases. They treat all the organs in your digestive system, including your GI tract (esophagus, stomach and intestines) and biliary organs (your liver, bile ducts, pancreas and gallbladder).
Topics include: G.I.T. anatomy and physiology, intravenous cannulae, stomach wash tubes, endoscopy basics, infusion and syringe pumps.
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