(Ebook) Dysphagia. Diagnosis and Treatment of Esophageal Motility Disorders by Marco G. Patti (Editor), Francisco Schlottmann (Editor), Fernando Augusto Mardiros Herbella (Editor) ISBN 9780323998659, 0323998658

(Ebook) Dysphagia. Diagnosis and Treatment of Esophageal Motility Disorders by Marco G. Patti (Editor), Francisco Schlottmann (Editor), Fernando Augusto Mardiros Herbella (Editor) ISBN 9780323998659, 0323998658

Benign esophageal diseases are a heterogenous group of disorders that maycause diverse symptoms, such as heartburn, regurgitation, and dysphagia.A motility disorder is often present, either primary such as in achalasia orsecondary such as in gastroesophageal reflux disease.The treatment of these disorders is based on a thorough work-up thatincludes a barium swallow, upper endoscopy, esophageal manometry, andpH monitoring. The goal is to characterize each disorder precisely, with theaim of tailoring treatment. The best results are obtained in centers wherea multidisciplinary team composed of radiologists, gastroenterologists, andsurgeons is present and able to offer different treatment options.The authors of the 13 chapters have been carefully selected as they areexperts in the treatment of these disorders, with many years of experience.Their recommendations for diagnosis and treatment are both based onevidence and personal experience.We do hope that our effort will be usefulfor both physicians in training as well as practicing gastroenterologists andsurgeons.