Joel E. Richter

Donald O. Castell

With new chapters and authors, a new publisher, and a new associate editor, the third edition presents current and clinically relevant information for internists, gastroenterologists, and surgeons who frequently care for patients with esophageal disorders. The chapters on anatomy and physiology, endoscopy, oropharyngeal dysphagia, rings and webs, diverticula, hiatal hernia, motility factors in gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Barrett's esophagus, pulmonary complications of GERD, infectious esophagitis, non-cardiac chest pain, and perforation have undergone considerable revisions; chapters on bile reflux and esophageal strictures appear for the first time in this edition. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.

The Esophagus

This is easily the most focused and comprehensive book available dedicated to the esophagus and its conditions, fully exploring anatomy, physiology, pathology, diagnosis, and treatment. Edited by two former presidents of the ACG and ASG, the world's two largest gastroenterology societies, the text offers approved treatment guidelines from these organizations. This new edition updates all chapters with the latest developments, highlighting advances in diagnostic techniques, and both surgical and drug treatment therapies for esophageal conditions. The new edition also features an electronic component, with searchable text and all figures available in slide format.

David A. Katzka

Stuart Spechler

Michael F. Vaezi

Phillip O. Katz

Andre Smout

THE ESOPHAGUS The Esophagus investigates the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the esophagus. This sixth edition, revised and updated throughout, also explores the diagnosis and treatment of various esophageal conditions. It includes treatment guidelines approved by the two largest gastroenterology societies, the ACG and AGA, as befits a work co-edited by two former presidents of those organizations. Advancements in diagnostics are presented, as are developments in the surgical and drug therapies. Presented in full colour, and boasting an unrivalled team of editors and contributing authors, The Esophagus Sixth Edition will find a home wherever the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the esophagus are studied and taught. This book is accompanied by a website containing all the figures from the book in PowerPoint format. www.wiley.com/go/richter/esophagus6e Praise for the Fifth Edition: “There is absolutely no doubt that this edition of the textbook will maintain its status as the go-to reference for esophageal conditions, and will remain a highly utilized and clinically useful resource for novice and experienced physicians and surgeons alike.” (Gastroenterology, 1 July 2013)

Donald O. Castell

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