A practical guide to reflux : causes, consequences and care / / John W. Birk, editor
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| Titolo: |
A practical guide to reflux : causes, consequences and care / / John W. Birk, editor
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| Pubblicazione: | New York, : Nova Science Publishers, c2012 |
| Edizione: | 1st ed. |
| Descrizione fisica: | 1 online resource (98 p.) |
| Disciplina: | 616.3/24 |
| Soggetto topico: | Gastroesophageal reflux |
| Altri autori: |
BirkJohn W
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| Note generali: | "Nova biomedical." |
| Nota di bibliografia: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Nota di contenuto: | Gastroesophageal reflux disease : incidence and epidemiology / Deepika Devuni -- Causes and consequences of GERD / Marcy Coash -- Diagnosis of GERD / Maria Johnson -- Treatment of GERD / Priya Rangasamy. |
| Sommario/riassunto: | This book provides a comprehensive look at this common disease written in medical journal style but designed to be read by anyone with an interest in the condition. This book can be used as a reference source or as a general knowledge enhancer. The volume contains hard to find practical advice on testing and treatment of reflux with helpful nuances from an experienced practitioner. The various advanced technologies to diagnose reflux such as wireless pH monitoring, sedationless endoscopy and Capsule endoscopy are reviewed. Also included is a learned discussion about the recent topic of non-acid reflux and how reflux relates to motility disorders of the oesophagus. Alternatives to medications are discussed along with practice experience on their success. |
| Titolo autorizzato: | A practical guide to reflux |
| ISBN: | 1-61470-152-0 |
| Formato: | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione: | Inglese |
| Record Nr.: | 9910964894003321 |
| Lo trovi qui: | Univ. Federico II |
| Opac: | Controlla la disponibilità qui |
Serie:
Digestive diseases--research and clinical developments series.