Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (Gastroenterology and Hepatology)

This detailed monograph encompasses the epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, management, and complications of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). With coverage unparalleled elsewhere, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease concentrates on various disorders sharing the common pathogenesis of gastroesophageal reflux, including disorders of the esophagus, oropharynx, larynx, and upper respiratory tract. This indispensable reference ·compares GERD's pathogenesis from traditional (motor) and atraditional (epithelial) approaches ·profiles asymmetric conditions in children and adults ·highlights precursors of esophageal adenocarcinoma ·explains the mechanisms of how acid damages the esophageal epithelium ·illustrates GERD's relationship to extra-esophageal conditions such as laryngitis, chronic bronchitis, and asthma ·and more! Written by internationally recognized specialists and supplemented with over 1200 literature references, drawings, photographs, X-rays, and tables, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease is a necessary addition to the library of gastroenterologists, internists, general and thoracic surgeons, family practitioners, pediatricians, surgical and medical residents, pharmacists and pharmacologists, pulmonologists, otolarynogologists, oncologists, pathologists, and graduate and medical school students in these disciplines. Annotation Specialists from many countries summarize the current understanding of both the common and complex forms of the disease, symptoms and signs of which can range from heartburn to esophageal adenocarcinoma. They cover its clinical manifestations, natural history and differential diagnosis; types and mechanisms of risk factors; epidemiology; diagnostic tests; pathophysiology in terms of the anti-reflux barrier and luminal clearance mechanisms, and offensive factors and tissue resistance; Barrett's esophagus; esophageal complications other than Barrett's; the epidemiology, natural history, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and management of extra-esophageal complications; medical therapy; surgical treatment; and gastroesophageal reflux disease in infants and children. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) This volume encompasses the epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, managament and complications of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). It concentrates on various disorders sharing the common pathogenesis of gastroesophageal reflux Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is an extremely common disorder, but it has many "faces," in terms of symptoms and signs of esophageal damage produced by gastroesophageal reflux.