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Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) occurs when stomach acid repeatedly flows back into the tube connecting the mouth and stomach (oesophagus). This backwash (acid reflux) can irritate the lining of the oesophagus. Most people are able to manage the discomfort of GORD with lifestyle changes and medications. Although uncommon, some may need surgery to ease symptoms.
This handbook is a practical guide to GORD for practising and trainee gastroenterologists.
Divided into 19 chapters, the book begins with an explanation of surgical anatomy, physiology and histology of the oesophagus, the gastro-oesophageal junction, and the lower oesophageal sphincter.
The following chapters provide detail on the epidemiology and aetiology of GORD, its pathophysiology, clinical features, diagnosis and differential diagnosis, complications, prognosis, and management.
The final sections examine related oesophageal conditions, recent advances and trends, drugs to treat the disease, and common patient questions.
The text is highly illustrated with photographs and diagrams, and a selection of multiple choice questions and answers further assist learning.
Vinod Kumar Nigam MBBS MS FICS FIAGES
Principal Consultant, General and Minimal Access Surgery and GI Endoscopy, Max Hospital, Gurugram, Haryana, India
Siddharth Nigam MBBS MS (General Surgery)
Senior Consultant, General and Minimal Access Surgery, Max Hospital, Gurugram, Haryana, India
- Surgical Anatomy of Esophagus, Gastroesophageal Junction, and Lower Esophageal Sphincter
- Physiology of Esophagus, Gastroesophageal Junction, and Lower Esophageal Sphincter
- Histology of Esophagus
- Epidemiology of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Etiology of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Pathophysiology of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Clinical Features of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Diagnosis of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Differential Diagnosis of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Complications of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Prognosis
- Management of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Hiatus Hernia
- Helicobacter Pylori Infection
- Recent Advancements and Modern Trends in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Pharmacology of Drugs Used in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- What Questions Patient may Ask about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
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Multiple Choice Questions and True/False