The History of Gastroenterology

This text traces the evolution of our concepts of gastrointestinal function and disorders, adopting a thematic approach which draws upon original key papers. Organized into four sections, it covers scientific function, technology, gastrointestinal disorders and landmarks in the science.

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This collection documents the history of gastroenterology in 21 pivotal studies reprinted from their original sources. These are classic papers forming the foundation for study and research in the field, ranging from Baron's The discovery of gastric acid to Busnardo, DiDio, Tidrick, and Thomford's History of the pancreas . The book also contains a chronology of gastroenterology landmarks from 1500 BC to 1990; information on journals, textbooks, and associations; and an extensive bibliography.