Esophageal Disease and Testing encompasses a wide range of applications and technologies currently utilized in the field including radiology, endoscopy, endoscopic ultrasonography, manometry, ambulatory manometry, pH testing, catheter-free pH testing, bilitec monitoring, and impedance plethysmography.

Features:

• Reviews the use and interpretation of tests and procedures for the investigation of esophageal anatomy and function
• Imparts practical knowledge on the identification and effective surgical management of esophageal disease
• Studies imaging methods and treatment practices for carcinoma of the esophagus and esophagogastric junction
• Details endoscopic methods to detect superficial lesions, Barrett's esophagus, and early stages of cancer

Contents

• Radiology of the Esophagus
• Esophageal Endoscopy
• Endoscopic Ultrasonography
• Esophageal Manometry
• Ambulatory pH Monitoring
• Bilitec Monitoring
• Esophageal Impedance

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