A Handbook of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

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.