Vaezi Diagnosis and Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

1. Auflage 2015
ISBN: 978-3-319-19524-7
Verlag: Springer International Publishing
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Wasserzeichen (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 162 Seiten, eBook

This volume presents the most recent developments in diagnosis and treatment of patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and those who continue to be refractory to conventional GERD therapies. The book delineates the role of newly developed endoscopic therapies in GERD and outlines the best candidates for surgical fundoplication. Topics as the risks associated with GERD, lifestyle modification in GERD and the role of H2RA and proton pump inhibitor therapy in treating reflux disease are also explored.Written by authorities in the field, Diagnosis and Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease is a concise yet comprehensive resource that is useful for primary care providers, gastroenterologists, pulmonologists, surgeons and ENT specialists.

Zielgruppe

Professional/practitioner

Autoren/Hrsg.

Vaezi, Michael F.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Chapter 1. Definitions of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Amit Patel and C. Prakash GyawaliChapter 2. Complications of Gastroesophageal Reflux DiseasePatrick YachimskiChapter 3. Diagnostic Approaches to GERDDejan Micic and Robert KavittChapter 4. Lifestyle Modifications in GERDAli Akbar and Colin W. Howden Chapter 5. Role of H2RA and Proton Pump Inhibitor Therapy in Treating Reflux DiseaseJohn W. Jacobs, Jr., and Joel E. RichterChapter 6. Novel Upcoming TherapiesCarla Maradey-Romero and Ronnie FassChapter 7. Minimally Invasive GERD TherapiesDan E. Azagury and George TriadafilopoulosChapter 8. Role of LES Augmentation for Early Progressive Disease in GERD and Fundoplication for End-Stage Disease in GERDStephanie G. Worrell and Tom R. DeMeester

Über Autor(innen)

Michael F. Vaezi, MD, PhD, MSc Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Nashville, TN, USA.