Esophageal Diseases: An Atlas of Investigation and Management* Esophageal diseases are among the most commonly seen disorders in the practice of internists, gastroenterologists, and surgeons around the world. * This atlas provides clinically relevant information on the anatomy, physiology, and disease of the esophagus. * It also features a detailed review of esophageal testing including commonly employed methods such as endoscopy, barium testing, manometry, and pH monitoring, as well as newer modalities such as endocopic ultrasoundm impedance and Braco pH testing. * Both the diagnosis and treatment of common and uncommon manifestations of esophageal disorders are covered in-depth, with each disorder illustrated by representative images-in full color-supported by succinct explanatory text. * For gastroenterologists, internal medicine physicians, and gerenal physicians, in practice and in training. |
Contents
Esophageal testing | 5 |
Esophageal symptom assessment | 31 |
Esophageal disease states | 37 |
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