Esophageal Diseases [electronic resource] : Evaluation and Treatment / edited by P. Marco Fisichella, Marco E. Allaix, Mario Morino, Marco G. Patti.

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Publisher: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2014Description: XII, 248 p. 108 illus., 49 illus. in color. online resourceContent type:

text

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computer

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online resource

ISBN:

9783319043371

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Electronic books.

Additional physical formats: Printed edition:: No titleDDC classification:

616.33 23

LOC classification:

RC799-869

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Contents:

1. Esophageal Anatomy and Physiology -- 2. Esophageal Diseases: Radiologic Images -- 3. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: Pathophysiology -- 4. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: Diagnostic Evaluation -- 5. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: Treatment -- 6. Treatment of Paraesophageal Hernias -- 7. Extra-Esophageal Manifestation of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease -- 8. Epiphrenic Diverticulum -- 9. Evaluation and Treatment of Zenker's Diverticulum -- 10. Achalasia: Pathophysiology and Diagnostic Evaluation -- 11. Achalasia: Treatment -- 12. Begnign Esophageal Tumors: Evaluation and Treatment -- 13. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: From Heartburn to Cancer -- 14. Barrett's Esophagus: Treatment Options -- 15. Esophageal Cancer: Evaluation -- 16. Esophageal Cancer: Surgical Treatment -- 17. Esophageal Cancer: Neo-Adjuvant and Adjuvant Therapy.

In: Springer eBooksSummary: Esophageal Diseases: Evaluation and Treatment is a concise and easy-to-read manual which explores the pathophysiology, diagnostic evaluation, treatment and strategies for avoiding and managing esophageal diseases. Simple operative approaches are explained, relevant technical considerations are given, and management strategies of the disease process are described in each chapter for better understanding. Written by world class international esophageal surgeons and gastroenterologists, Esophageal Diseases: Evaluation and Treatment is a thorough handbook for surgeons and gastroenterologists in residence and training which aims to help with avoiding and managing the entire spectrum of esophageal diseases.

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Esophageal Diseases: Evaluation and Treatment is a concise and easy-to-read manual which explores the pathophysiology, diagnostic evaluation, treatment and strategies for avoiding and managing esophageal diseases. Simple operative approaches are explained, relevant technical considerations are given, and management strategies of the disease process are described in each chapter for better understanding. Written by world class international esophageal surgeons and gastroenterologists, Esophageal Diseases: Evaluation and Treatment is a thorough handbook for surgeons and gastroenterologists in residence and training which aims to help with avoiding and managing the entire spectrum of esophageal diseases.