Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

Encompasses the epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, management, and complications of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). This book concentrates on various disorders sharing the common pathogenesis of gastroesophageal reflux. It is for general family practitioners, pediatricians, surgical and medical residents, pulmonologists, and others.

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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.