Diagnosis and Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

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.

Features a comprehensive overview of new therapies for patients with GERD Supplemented with color illustrations and tables Written by experts in the field Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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

Inhalt
Definitions of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).- Complications of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease.- Diagnostic Approaches to GERD.- Lifestyle Modifications in GERD.- Role of H2RA and Proton Pump Inhibitor Therapy in Treating Reflux Disease.- Novel Upcoming Therapies.- Minimally Invasive GERD Therapies.- Role of LES Augmentation for Early Progressive Disease in GERD and Fundoplication for End-Stage Disease in GERD.