The EsophagusJoel E. Richter, Donald O. Castell This is easily the most focused and comprehensive book available dedicated to the esophagus and its conditions, fully exploring anatomy, physiology, pathology, diagnosis, and treatment. Edited by two former presidents of the ACG and ASG, the world's two largest gastroenterology societies, the text offers approved treatment guidelines from these organizations. This new edition updates all chapters with the latest developments, highlighting advances in diagnostic techniques, and both surgical and drug treatment therapies for esophageal conditions. The new edition also features an electronic component, with searchable text and all figures available in slide format. |
Contents
Symptom Overview and Quality of Life | 3 |
Esophageal Epithelial Resistance 419 Section V Malignant Disease | 22 |
Queens University | 65 |
Radiology of the Pharynx and Esophagus 97 Siva Doma John M Wo and Henry P Parkman | 97 |
Special Endoscopic Imaging and Optical Section IV Gastroesophageal Reflux | 153 |
Esophageal Manometry 163 Refux Disease | 385 |
HighResolution Manometry and Esophageal Pressure 20 Hiatus Hernia and Gastroesophageal Reflux | 394 |
Orlando | 419 |
Endoscopic Therapies for Gastroesophageal Reflux 36 Eosinophilic Esophagitis 671 David A Katzka | 483 |
Barretts Esophagus 509 38 PillInduced Esophageal Injury | 707 |
Esophageal Strictures 540 39 Esophagitis in the Immunocompromised | 724 |
Gastroesophageal Reflux Laryngitis 550 C Mel Wilcox | 742 |
Pulmonary Complications of Gastroesophageal Joseph R Spiegel | 753 |
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease in Infants and 42 Cutaneous Diseases and the Esophagus | 763 |
Surgical Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux 43 Esophageal Disease in Older Patients | 782 |
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Role of Helicobacter pylori in Gastroesophageal 35 Surgery for Cancer of the Esophagus and Gastroesophageal Junction 637 | 456 |
Medical Management of Gastroesophageal Reflux | 462 |
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