Ronnie Fass - Böcker

Noncardiac chest pain (NCCP) remains an enigmatic condition that continues to represent a major challenge not only to modern gastroenterology, but also the fields of cardiology and psychiatric medicine. It is a poorly understood and heterogeneous condition with numerous underlying potential mechanisms. Limited progress has been made in recent years, however, there is a dearth of good quality clinical studies, pathophysiological research as well as population and hospital epidemiological data. Noncardiac chest pain is a very common and debilitating condition which impacts greatly on individual's both physically and psychosocially. The most complex and difficult aspects of noncardiac chest pain remain its diagnosis and management. This is the first and only book to provide a comprehensive review of non-cardiac chest pain.Gathered here are the current world authorities in the field who have provided their insights and expertise on a variety of topics including epidemiology, cardiologist's perspective, pathophysiology, non esophageal causes, sensory testing, psychological disorders, diagnosis, use of proton-pump inhibitors, brain imaging, economics, treatment, quality of life, prognosis and future developments.

This clinical casebook provides a comprehensive yet concise state-of-the art review of esophageal disorders. Presented in an easy-to-read, case-based format, each case focuses on a clinical scenario commonly encountered in practice, including history, diagnostic tests and detailed discussion, enhanced by many endoscopic photos, x-rays, CT scans, ultrasound and motility tests. More than 30 case scenarios include the evaluation, diagnosis and management of achalasia, diffuse esophageal spasm, ineffective esophageal motility, esophagogastric junction outflow obstruction, absent contractility, gastroesophageal reflux disease, eosinophilic esophagitis and others.  Utilizing highly illustrative case material, Esophageal Disorders: A Clinical Casebook is a valuable resource for practicing gastroenterologsts, surgeons, primary care physicians, trainees (fellows and residents), medical students and other health care personnel.