Full Description
This book is a state-of-the-art description of the pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of benign esophageal disorders. Expert physicians provide an evidence- and experience-based analysis in each chapter. Written for a readership which includes primary care physicians, internal medicine doctors, gastroenterologists, pulmonologists, surgeons, as well as medical students.
As easy-to-read yet comprehensive and detailed book, with clear information.
Contents
Esophageal anatomy.- Pathophysiology of Gastroesophageal reflux disease.- Medical therapy for GERD.- Laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery.- Endoscopic Therapies for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease.- Complications of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease.- Management of Failed Anti-Reflux Surgery.- Why does fundoplication fail?.- GERD and bariatric surgery.- Achalasia: Diagnostic evaluation.- Treatment modalities for achalasia.- Non-achalasia esophageal motility disorders: Diagnosis and treatment.- Epiphrenic diverticulum.- Eosinophilic Esophagitis.
