Overview

This multi-authored text provides information on the pathophysiology of GERD, appropriate medical management, and proper indications for and performance of surgical and endoscopic procedures for GERD. Beginning with an overview of the current understanding of the pathophysiology of GERD, the book moves onto new information regarding tissue susceptibility, the role of bile and digestive enzymes, and cyclic changes in LES tone. Other chapters are devoted to standard therapeutic options for GERD, pharmacologic therapy, and surgery. Newer endoscopic treatments (Stretta, Endocinch, injection of bulking agents, etc) are also described. Subsequent chapters focus on the causes for failure of medical, endoscopic, and surgical therapies. The remainder is a detailed examination of medical, endoscopic, and surgical remedies for these treatment failures.This text is essential to any physician who manages patients with GERD, including internists, gastroenterologists, general surgeons, and thoracic surgeons.

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Author:   Mark K. Ferguson ,  M. Brian Fennerty
Publisher:   Springer London Ltd
Imprint:   Springer London Ltd
Edition:   2006 ed.
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.641kg
ISBN:  

9781852339098

ISBN 10:   1852339098
Pages:   196
Publication Date:   13 October 2005
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Replaced By:   9783319468846
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
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Table of Contents

The Epidemiology and Pathophysiology of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease.- History of Medical and Surgical Anti-Reflux Therapy.- Medical Management of GERD: Algorithms and Outcomes.- Complications of GERD: Esophagitis, Stricture, Barrett’s, and Cancer.- Principles of Successful Surgical Anti-Reflux Procedures.- Acute Complications of Anti-Reflux Surgery.- Persistent Symptoms after Anti-Reflux Surgery and their Management.- Technical Surgical Failures: Presentation, Etiology and Evaluation.- Symptoms after Anti-Reflux Surgery: Everything Is Not always caused by Surgery.- The Medical and Endoscopic Management of Failed Surgical Anti-Reflux Procedures.- Reoperation for Failed Anti-Reflux Surgery.- Management of Alkaline Reflux.- Management of the Short Esophagus.- Esophagectomy: Indications, Techniques, and Outcomes.- Vagal Sparing Esophagectomy.- Future Directions of Therapy for GERD.

Reviews

From the reviews of the first edition: <p> An outstanding review of an increasingly common clinical problem, namely, the management of field antireflux therapy. The selection of chapter authors is outstanding, the combinations of topics presented are well thought out and the layout and presentation are excellent. Clinicians who see patients on any form of GERD therapy will find the book insightful, scholarly and useful. <p>J.H. Peters, MD, FACS, Diseases of the Esophagus <p> This is a multi-authored textbook edited by a surgeon and a gastroenterologist. a ] The content and references are up-to-date. The quality of the drawings, black and white and colour illustrations is generally excellent throughout the book. a ] This is a useful and comprehensive textbook for surgeons who want to manage such complex patients and understand the importance of a truly multidisciplinary approach. (L. Bonavina, Digestive and Liver Disease, Issue 38, 2006)

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