Overview

Esophageal diseases are among the most commonly seen disorders in the practice of internists, gastroenterologists, and surgeons around the world. This atlas provides clinically relevant information on the anatomy, physiology, and diseases of the esophagus. The book also features a detailed review of esophageal testing. This includes commonly employed methods, such as endoscopy, barium testing, manometry, and pH monitoring, as well as newer modalities, such a endoscopic ultrasound, impedence,and Bravo pH testing. Both the diagnosis and treatment of common and uncommon manifestations of esophageal disorders are covered in-depth, with each disorder illustrated by representative images supported by succinct explanatory text. This atlas will prove to be a useful reference for both clinical practioners and trainees.

Audience

Primary Subject: Gastroenterology / Upper GI
Audience Level: Professional

• Normal Esophageal Anatomy and Physiology
  Gross Anatomy
  Anatomy of the Esophageal Wall
  Esophageal Innervation
• Esophageal Testing
  Endoscopy
  Endoscopic Ultrasound
  Barium Swallow
  Esophageal Manometry
  Ambulatory Monitoring
• Esophageal Symptom Assessment
  Typical Symptoms
  Atypical Symptoms
  Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
• Esophageal Disease States
  Achalasia
  Non-achalasia Motility Disorders
  Webs and Rings
  Strictures
  Neoplasms
  Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
  Extra-esophageal GERD
  Barrett's Esophagus
  Hiatal Hernia
  Diverticula
  Foreign Body
  Pill-Induced Injury
  Infectious Esophagitis
  Caustic Injury
  Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding
  Varices
• Gastroenterology Society Guidelines
• Index

About The Author

Michael Fredrick Vaezi, M.D., Ph.D.

Michael Fredrick Vaezi, M.D., Ph.D., is currently a Professor of Medicine at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center in the division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. He is the Director of Clinical Affairs for the division and Director of Center for Swallowing and Esophageal Disorders and Director of Clinical Research.

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