Esophageal diseases an atlas of investigation and management - Vaezi, Michael F. (Clinical Pub., 2006)
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Includes bibliographical references and index
Preface; Abbreviations; 1. Normal esophageal anatomy and physiology; 2. Esophageal testing; 3. Esophageal symptomassessment; 4. Esophageal disease states; Gastroenterology Society Guidelines; Index
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 diseases of the esophagus. The book also features a detailed review of esophageal testing. This includes commonly employed methods such as endoscopy, barium testing, manometry, and pH monitoring, as well as newer modalities such as endoscopic ultrasound, impedence and Bravo pH testing. Both the diagnosis and treatment of common and uncommon manifestations of esophagea