Shackelford's Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, E-Book: Shackelford's Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, E-Book

by FACS Yeo MD

Overview

For more than 60 years, Shackelford's Surgery of the Alimentary Tract has served as the cornerstone reference in this fast-moving field. With comprehensive coverage of all aspects of GI surgery, the 8th Edition, by Drs. Charles J. Yeo, Steven R. DeMeester, David W. McFadden, Jeffrey B. Matthews, and James W. Fleshman, offers lavishly illustrated, authoritative guidance on endoscopic, robotic, and minimally invasive procedures, as well as current medical therapies. Each section is edited by a premier authority in GI surgery; chapters reflect key topics and are written by a "who's who" of international experts in the field. It's your one-stop resource for proven, systematic approaches to all relevant adult and pediatric GI disorders and operations - Features an abundance of beautifully detailed intraoperative and laparoscopic photographs, as well as radiographs and line drawings, to enhance and clarify the text. - Presents essential information, such as lists of differential diagnoses, in tabular format for quick reference. - Discusses recent, major advances in minimally invasive surgery and robotic surgery, personalized therapy based on genomics and proteomics, and new pharmacologic treatments of various GI diseases. - Includes all-new information on laparoscopy for rectal cancer, sacral nerve stimulation for incontinence and constipation, management of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, advances in immunosuppression for transplant patients, and new therapies for inflammatory bowel disease. - Expert Consult™ eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780323531771
Publisher:	Elsevier Science
Publication date:	12/18/2017
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	2576
File size:	131 MB
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Table of Contents

VOLUME 1 SECTION I Esophagus and Hernia PART ONE Anatomy and Physiology of the Esophagus 1 Esophageal Sphincters in Health and Disease 2 Esophageal Body in Health and Disease 3 Esophageal Mucosa in Health and Disease 4 Relevant Anatomic Relations of the Esophagus PART TWO Diagnostic Evaluation of the Esophagus 5 Esophageal Symptoms and Selection of Diagnostic Tests 6 Radiology of the Esophagus:Barium, Computed Tomography Scan, Positron Emission Tomography Scan, Magnetic Resonance Imaging 7 Endoscopic Evaluation of the Esophagus and Endoscopic Ultrasonography of the Esophagus 8 High-Resolution Esophageal Motility: Techniques and Use in the Diagnosis of Esophageal Motility Disorders and for Surgical Decision Making 9 pH and Impedance Evaluation of the Esophagus 10 Novel Diagnostic Technologies: Mucosal Impedance, Optical Coherence Tomography, Endomicroscopy PART THREE Esophageal Motility Disorders and Diverticula 11 Cricopharyngeal Dysfunction and Zenker Diverticulum 12 Surgical Management of Mid- and Distal Esophageal Diverticula 13 Epidemiology, Diagnosis, and Medical Management of Achalasia 14 Endoscopic and Surgical Therapies for Achalasia PART FOUR Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease 15 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: Definition and Scope of the Problem in the United States of America and Worldwide 16 Etiology and Natural History of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Predictors of Progressive Disease 17 Respiratory Complications of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease 18 Acid-Suppression Therapy for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and the Therapeutic Gap 19 Fundoplication for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease 20 Magnetic Sphincter Augmentation for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease 21 Endoscopic Management of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease 22 Options to Address Delayed Gastric Emptying in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease 23 Management of Failed Fundoplications, End-Stage Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, and Scleroderma 24 Esophageal Complications of Bariatric Procedures PART FIVE Paraesophageal Hernia 25 Paraesophageal Hernia: Etiology, Presentation, and Indications for Repair 26 Laparoscopic Paraesophageal Hernia Repair: Technique, Outcomes, and Management of Complications 27 Open Paraesophageal Hernia Repair 28 Diaphragmatic Relaxing Incisions for Crural Tension During Hiatal Hernia Repair 29 Collis Gastroplasty for a Foreshortened Esophagus 30 Mesh at the Hiatus PART SIX Barrett Esophagus 31 Controversies in the Definition of Barrett Esophagus 32 Epidemiology of Barrett Esophagus and Risk Factors for Progression 33 Medical and Surgical Therapy for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Barrett Esophagus 34 Ablation for Patients with Barrett Esophagus or Dysplasia PART SEVEN Esophageal Cancer 35 Epidemiology, Risk Factors, and Clinical Manifestations of Esophageal Cancer 36 Esophageal Cancer Diagnosis and Staging 37 Endoscopic Management of High-Grade Dysplasia and Superficial Esophageal Carcinoma 38 Neoadjuvant and Definitive Therapy for Esophageal Cancer 39A Surgical Approaches to Remove the Esophagus: Open 39B Surgical Approaches to Remove the Esophagus: Minimally Invasive 39C Surgical Approaches to Remove the Esophagus: Vagal-Sparing 39D Surgical Approaches to Remove the Esophagus: Robotic 40 Extent of Lymphadenectomy for Esophageal Cancer 41 Options for Esophageal Replacement 42 Palliative Therapy for Esophageal Cancer 43 Anastomotic Complications After Esophagectomy: Frequency, Prevention, and Management PART EIGHT Miscellaneous Esophageal Conditions 44 Nonreflux Esophagitis 45 Esophageal Duplication Cyst 46 Submucosal Tumors in the Esophagus and Gastroesophageal Junction 47 Caustic Esophageal Injury 48 Etiology and Surgical Management of Esophageal Perforation 49 Management of Esophageal Perforations and Leaks PART NINE Hernia 50 Basic Concepts and Factors Associated with Ventral Hernia Recurrence 51 Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia 52 Ventral Hernia and Abdominal Release Procedures 53A Inguinal Hernia Repair: Laparoscopic 53B Ing