This second edition provides gastroenterologists and endoscopists with new innovations in the therapeutic applications of the endoscope for gastrointestinal disorders. Techniques covered include precut sphincterotomy, needle-knife sphincterotomy, and lithotripsy techniques. Newer techniques include oesophageal dilation and pancreatic endoscopy. The illustrations guide the reader step-by-step through the procedures, while the accompanying text and descriptive legends reveal the "tricks of the trade".
