Springer Esophageal Diseases: Evaluation and Treatment

This project will cover the diagnosis and treatment of esophageal diseases in a concise and easy-to-read format. Pathophysiology, diagnostic evaluation, treatment and strategies for avoiding and managing complications are included and based both on evidence-based data and the experience of the Editors and the roster of international contributors. Each chapter will describe the current diagnostic and management strategies of the disease process and simplified operative approaches with relevant technical considerations will be outlined in an easily understandable manner for the specific target audience. The text will be illustrated throughout by easy to understand illustration line graphs that depict fundamental anatomic or technical principles. From the Back Cover Esophageal Diseases: Evaluation and Treatment is a concise and easy-to-read manual which explores the pathophysiology, diagnostic evaluation, treatment and strategies for avoiding and managing esophageal diseases.  Simple operative approaches are explained, relevant technical considerations are given, and management strategies of the disease process are described in each chapter for better understanding. Written by world class international esophageal surgeons and gastroenterologists, Esophageal Diseases: Evaluation and Treatment is a thorough handbook for surgeons and gastroenterologists in residence and training which aims to help with avoiding and managing the entire spectrum of esophageal diseases.