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Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) is now becoming a standard treatment for early-stage, large, gastrointestinal (GI) tumors. Although ESD is one of the more difficult procedures in GI therapeutic endoscopy, new devices and strategies have been invent
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New Tools and Strategies Rita Conigliaro Marzio Frazzoni Editors
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Diagnosis and Endoscopic Management of Digestive Diseases
Rita Conigliaro • Marzio Frazzoni Editors
Diagnosis and Endoscopic Management of Digestive Diseases New Tools and Strategies
Editors Rita Conigliaro S. Agostino Estense Hospital Modena Italy
Marzio Frazzoni S. Agostino Estense Hospital Modena Italy
ISBN 978-3-319-42356-2 ISBN 978-3-319-42358-6 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-42358-6 Library of Congress Control Number: 2017930183 © Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2017 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 This Springer imprint is published by Springer Nature The registered company is Springer International Publishing AG The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
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Foreword
Modern times are characterized by unprecedented complexity and speed of changes. Gastroenterologists are daily faced with unusual cases, comorbidities, critical conditions, advanced age, and complex therapies. Know-how in various disciplines such as pathophysiology, biochemistry, genetics, pharmacology, and traditional and laparoscopic surgery is currently required for caring patients with GI tract disorders. Moreover, gastroenterologists are daily challenged with new devices and novel exciting but demanding tools and techniques. The book edited by Rita Conigliaro and Marzio Frazzoni was written by internationally recognized experts in the various fields of GI endoscopy and digestive tract pathophysiology and consists in an updated review of the most relevant topics concerning diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy as well as manometric and refluxmonitoring techniques. Evidence of the clinical relevance of endoscopic, manometric, and reflux-monitoring tools and techniques currently includes not only observational studies but also randomized controlled trials and meta-analyses. The reader will find evidence of the most updated
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