Fast Facts

Diseases affecting the pancreas and the biliary tract turn up in almost every primary care setting, so any clinician may be called on to see them. Because some of these conditions can become dangerous quickly, staff need to tell them apart, reach a diagnosis, and decide promptly whether to start treatment or send the patient to a specialist. Even a basic working knowledge in this field is therefore essential for every practitioner.

This second edition, titled Fast Pancreas and Biliary Tract Diseases, condenses the diagnosis and management of these conditions into a concise, accessible format. It is written for primary care providers, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, medical students, residents, interns and house physicians, along with other health professionals who look after patients with pancreatic or biliary disease.