Description
Book SynopsisThis textbook offers a state-of-the-art description of the pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Although GERD is one of the most common gastrointestinal disorders, its diagnosis and management are often challenging. Expert physicians provide an evidence- and experience-based analysis in each chapter.
Aimed at primary care physicians, internal medicine doctors, gastroenterologists, pulmonologists, surgeons, and medical students, the goal is to have a comprehensive and detailed easy-to-read book.
Table of Contents1. Esophageal anatomy: the antireflux barrier.- 2. Pathophysiology of GERD.- 3. Clinical presentation: Esophageal and extraesophageal manifestations of GERD.- 4. “Refractory GERD”: fake reflux and real reflux.- 5. Radiologic evaluation of GERD.- 6. Endoscopic evaluation of GERD.- 7. Esophageal manometry and ambulatory pH monitoring.- 8. Medical therapy for GERD.- 9. Endoscopic treatment of GERD.- 10. Laparoscopic antireflux surgery.- 11. Robotic antireflux surgery.- 12. GERD and Obesity.- 13. GERD after bariatric surgery.- 14. Failed antireflux surgery: What next?.- 15. GERD, Barrett’s Esophagus and Beyond.- 16. GERD, Lung fibrosis and Beyond.
