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 en
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Diagnosis and Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
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Editor Michael F. Vaezi, MD, PhD, MSc Department of Gastroenterology Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Nashville Tennessee USA
ISBN 978-3-319-19523-0 ISBN 978-3-319-19524-7 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-19524-7 Library of Congress Control Number: 2015944713 Springer Cham Heidelberg New York Dordrecht London © Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2016 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. Printed on acid-free paper Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland is part of Springer Science+Business Media (www.springer.com)
To my wife, Holly, who is not only my kids’ hero but also mine.
Preface
Gastroesophageal reflux disease is a common clinical entity encountered by all specialties in medicine. Over the past few years, there has been increasing understanding of the pathophysiology of this disease, and treatment options are vast. Improved and novel diagnostic tests are providing an easier way for clinicians to establish the diagnosis and offer patients the latest treatment options. This book is a constellation of information from the world’s experts in the field of esophagology and reflux disease. The chapters are organized so that the reader systematically learns about the disease definition, recognizes the current challenges in diagnosis, and then is provided with the latest information about medical, endoscopic, and surgical options for patients with reflux disease. We are grateful to the contributors and hope that the book provides useful insight into this commonly encountered disease and can pave the way for optimal patient care. Michael F. Vaezi, MD, PhD, MSc
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Contents
1 Definitions of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)���������������������� 1 Amit Patel and C. Prakash Gyawali 2 Complications of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease������������������������������� 19 Patrick Yachimski 3 Diagnostic Approaches to GERD���������
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