Beschreibung:
Esophageal diseases are among the most commonly seen disorders in the practice of internists, gastroenterologists, and surgeons around the world. This atlas provides information on the anatomy, physiology, and diseases of the esophagus. It also features a detailed review of esophageal testing. It is useful for clinical practitioners and trainees.
Preface; Abbreviations; 1. Normal Esophageal Anatomy and physiology; 2. Esophageal Testing; * Endoscopy; * Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS); * Barium Swallow; * Esophageal Manometry; * Ambulatory Monitoring; 3. Esophageal Symptom Assessment; * Typical symptoms; * Atypical symptoms; * Oropharyngeal dysphagia; 4. Esophageal Disease States; * Achalasia; * Non-achalasia motility disorders; * Webs and rings; * Strictures; * Neoplasms; * Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD); * Extra-esophageal GERD; * Barrett's esophagus; * Hiatal hernia; * Diverticula; * Foreign body; * Pill-induced injury; * Infectious esophagitis; * Caustic injury; * Upper gastrointestinal bleeding; * Varices; Appendix: Gastroenterological Association Guidelines; Index.