Book Details
Orange Code:54061
Paperback:200 pages
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Sections:
1. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease2. What's New in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease for 20143. Epidemiology of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease4. Pathophysiology of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease5. Symptom Predictability in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Role of Proton Pump Inhibitor Test6. Role of Endoscopy in GERD7. Barium Esophagram8. Esophageal Manometry in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease9. Acid and Nonacid Reflux Monitoring10. Extraesophageal Presentations of GERD11. Medical Treatments of GERD12. Surgical Treatment of GERD13. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and the Elderly14. Obesity and GERD
Description:
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease and its complications effect 40 % of the US population. It is the most common reason for outpatient GI visits with treatment costs amounting to nearly $10 billion a year. Thisissue updates interested physicians on the new advance in GERD pathogenesis, diagnosis and medical/surgical treatment , especially over the last 5 years. Lots of advancements have been made in this time period and this will be a excellent reference book for the busy academic and community physician interested in GERD.
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