Overview

This highly illustrated book presents a comprehensive description of the esophagus based on many works published in English as well as in Japanese. It is the single best source of information on this subject and will prove invaluable for pathologists, researchers, and practicing endoscopists. Topics range from the embryology and structure of the esophagus, to benign diseases and various esophageal infections, to esophageal carcinoma, including Barrett's esophagus.

Full Product Details

Author:   Kaiyo Takubo
Publisher:   Springer Verlag, Japan
Imprint:   Springer Verlag, Japan
Edition:   2nd ed. 2009
Dimensions:   Width: 19.30cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 26.00cm
Weight:   1.157kg
ISBN:  

9784431262671

ISBN 10:   4431262679
Pages:   343
Publication Date:   08 January 2008
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Embryology and Developmental Anomalies of the Esophagus.- Structure of the Esophagus.- Vascular Disorders of the Esophagus.- Achalasia and Esophageal Motor Dysfunction.- Infective Esophagitis.- Esophageal Manifestations of Collagen Vascular and Other Systemic Diseases.- Esophagitis and Esophageal Ulcer.- Other Nonneoplastic Disorders of the Esophagus.- Benign Epithelial Tumors and Tumor-Like Conditions.- Benign Nonepithelial Tumors and Tumor-Like Conditions of the Esophagus.- Squamous Epithelial Dysplasia and Squamous Cell Carcinoma.- Barrett’s Esophagus and Primary Adenocarcinoma of the Esophagus.- Carcinomas Other Than Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Adenocarcinoma.- Malignant Nonepithelial Tumors of the Esophagus.- Carcinosarcoma and Pseudosarcoma.- Malignant Melanoma and Related Entities.- Metastatic Carcinoma of the Esophagus.

Reviews

From the reviews of the second edition: <p> This book deals primarily with pathologic conditions involving the esophagus, it also provides a good background in normal anatomy and histology. a ] written for clinicians, pathologists, and basic science researchers. a ] It is a good source of gross photos, endoscopic images, and microphotographs a ] . These images deserve to be revisited a ] by practicing pathologists, gastroenterologists, and surgeons who deal with esophageal diseases. a ] Every pathology department that deals with a large volume of esophageal diseases should have this book as a reference. (Basem Ahmed, Doodya (TM)s Review Service, June, 2008)

From the reviews of the second edition: This book deals primarily with pathologic conditions involving the esophagus, it also provides a good background in normal anatomy and histology. ... written for clinicians, pathologists, and basic science researchers. ... It is a good source of gross photos, endoscopic images, and microphotographs ... . These images deserve to be revisited ... by practicing pathologists, gastroenterologists, and surgeons who deal with esophageal diseases. ... Every pathology department that deals with a large volume of esophageal diseases should have this book as a reference. (Basem Ahmed, Doody's Review Service, June, 2008)

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