Main description:

This project will cover the diagnosis and treatment of esophageal diseases in a concise and easy-to-read format. Pathophysiology, diagnostic evaluation, treatment and strategies for avoiding and managing complications are included and based both on evidence-based data and the experience of the Editors and the roster of international contributors. Each chapter will describe the current diagnostic and management strategies of the disease process and simplified operative approaches with relevant technical considerations will be outlined in an easily understandable manner for the specific target audience. The text will be illustrated throughout by easy to understand illustration line graphs that depict fundamental anatomic or technical principles.

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.