Management of gastroesophageal reflux disease : surgical and therapeutic innovations

Management of gastroesophageal reflux disease : surgical and therapeutic innovations / Santiago Horgan, Karl-Hermann Fuchs, editors.

This book provides a comprehensive state-of-the-art overview on the established knowledge in the field of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as well as a current insight into new algorithms involving new diagnostic tools and new endoscopic and surgical techniques. The integration of these new fi...

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Other Authors: Horgan, Santiago, Fuchs, K.-H
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham, Switzerland : Springer, 2020.
Subjects:
Gastroesophageal reflux > Surgery.
Gastroesophageal reflux > Treatment.
Gastroesophageal reflux > Diagnosis.
Cardiothoracic surgery.
Otorhinolaryngology (ENT)
Gastroenterology.
General surgery.
Medical > Surgery > Thoracic.
Medical > Otorhinolaryngology.
Medical > Gastroenterology.
Medical > Surgery > General.
Gastroesophageal reflux > Treatment
Gastroesophageal reflux > Diagnosis
Chest > Surgery
Gastroenterology
Otolaryngology
Surgery
Electronic books.
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Table of Contents:
  • Intro
  • Foreword
  • Contents
  • Contributors
  • 1: Definition and Pathophysiology of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
  • Introduction and Definition
  • The Anatomy of the Esophagus and Stomach
  • Pathophysiology of GERD
  • The Incompetence of the LES
  • The Transient Lower Esophageal Sphincter Relaxations (TLESRs)
  • Histopathologic Considerations
  • Pathophysiologic Overview and Summary
  • References
  • 2: Symptom Spectrum in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
  • Introduction
  • Diagnostic Workup for Patients with Symptoms Indicative of GERD
  • The Variety of Symptoms in Patients with GERD
  • Symptom Profile of Esophageal Motility Disorders
  • GERD Symptoms and Somatoform Disorders
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • 3: Diagnostic Investigations in GERD
  • Introduction
  • Diagnostic Investigations
  • Endoscopy
  • Radiographic Investigations
  • Impedance-pH Monitoring
  • High-Resolution Manometry (HRM)
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • 4: Medical Therapy of GERD
  • Introduction
  • Lifestyle Intervention in GERD
  • Medical Therapy
  • Safety of PPI Therapy
  • Problems with PPI Therapy
  • References
  • 5: Indications for Interventional and Surgical Therapy in GERD
  • Basic Considerations for Alternative Options to Medical Therapy
  • Indication for Antireflux Surgery
  • Indications for Antireflux Surgery in Special Circumstances
  • Indication for Surgery in the Elderly
  • Indication for Antireflux Surgery in Patients with NERD (Nonerosive Reflux Disease)
  • Indication for Antireflux Surgery in Patients with Extra-Esophageal Symptoms
  • Indication for Antireflux Surgery in Patients with Delayed Gastric Emptying
  • References
  • 6: Endoscopic Therapy for GERD
  • Introduction
  • Indications and Contraindications
  • Technical Aspects of Currently Available EART
  • Endoscopic Full-Thickness Plication
  • Radiofrequency Ablation
  • Endoscopic Mucosa Resection
  • Clinical Evidence for EART
  • Endoscopic Fundoplication
  • Radiofrequency Ablation
  • Endoscopic Mucosa Resection
  • Complications
  • Summary
  • References
  • 7: Surgical Management of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
  • Indications
  • Preoperative Evaluation
  • Operative Procedures
  • Nissen Fundoplication
  • Partial Fundoplication
  • Belsey Mark IV Fundoplication
  • Magnetic Sphincter Augmentation
  • Endoscopic Methods
  • Gastric Bypass
  • Comparative Outcomes
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • 8: The Nissen Fundoplication
  • Introduction
  • The Principle of Action of a Nissen Fundoplication
  • Operative Technique
  • Special Issues
  • Results of Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • 9: The Posterior Partial Toupet Hemifundoplication
  • Introduction
  • Operative Technique
  • Special Issues About the Partial Fundoplication
  • Results of Partial Toupet Hemifundoplication
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • 10: Controversies Regarding Mesh Implantation for Hiatal Reinforcement in GERD and Hiatal Hernia Surgery
  • Introduction
  • Basic Pathophysiology of Hiatal Hernias

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