Reflux Esophagitis

by Thomas P.J. Hennessy, Alfred Cuschieri

A collaboration between surgeons and gastroenterologists that summarizes current knowledge on the courses, manifestations, investigations, and management of the reflux of stomach contents into the esophagus. Topics include the pathophysiology, clinical features, diagnostic tests for gastro-esophageal reflux disease, Barrett's esophagus, motility disorders in the disease, medical therapy, surgical treatment, and benign strictures and other complications. Extensive bibliographic references. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

199 pages, Hardcover