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Title Evidence-based gastroenterology and hepatology / edited by John W.D. McDonald, Brian G. Feagan, Rajiv Jalan, Peter J. Kahrilas
Edition Fourth edition
Published Hoboken, NJ : John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2019
©2019

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Description 1 online resource
Series Evidence-Based Medicine Ser
Evidence-Based Medicine Ser
Contents Intro; Evidence-Based Gastroenterology and Hepatology; Dedication; Contents; Contributors; Preface; PART I Gastrointestinal disorders; 1 Gastroesophageal reflux disease; Introduction; Definition of GERD; Clinical presentation; Epidemiology; Pathophysiology; Natural history and complications; Diagnostic tests; Symptom assessment and questionnaires; PPI trial; Upper GI endoscopy; Ambulatory GERD testing: pH and pH-impedance monitoring; Esophageal high-resolution manometry; Barium swallow; Mucosal impedance; Treatment; Lifestyle modifications; Antacids and alginates
Histamine-2 receptor antagonistsProton pump inhibitors; Potassium competitive acid blockers; Reflux inhibitors; Prokinetic drugs; Targeting hypersensitivity; Antireflux surgery; Novel surgical and endoscopic procedures; Conclusion; References; 2 Barretts esophagus; Introduction; Definition; Pathogenesis; Epidemiology; Incidence and prevalence; Risk factors; Natural history; Diagnosis; Endoscopy; Diagnosis-histopathology; Advanced endoscopic imaging in BE; Screening and surveillance; Screening; Surveillance; Treatment; Acid suppression
Chemoprevention of esophageal adenocarcinoma with anti-inflammatory agentsEndoscopic therapies for Barretts esophagus; Conclusion; References; 3 Esophageal motility disorders; Achalasia; Treatment of achalasia; Overview; Pharmacologic treatment; Botulinum toxin; Pneumatic dilation; Heller myotomy; Per-oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM); Comparisons among treatment modalities; Esophagectomy; Summary; Spastic motor disorders; Treatment of spastic motility disorders; Overview; Medications; Botulinum toxin; Pneumatic dilation; Heller myotomy; POEM; Summary; References; 4 Eosinophilic esophagitis
IntroductionSearching for the evidence; Definition; Etiology and pathogenesis; Genetics and genetic variants; Environmental factors; Epidemiology; Diagnosis; General approach and differential diagnosis; GERD and PPI-REE; Features in children; Features in adults; Endoscopic features; Histologic features; Prognosis and natural history; Management; Corticosteroids; Biologics; Leukotriene antagonists and mast cell stabilizers; Immunomodulators; Dietary therapy; Endoscopic management with dilation; Future advances; Evaluation and prognosis; Novel therapies; Summary of treatment data
AcknowledgmentsReferences; 5 Ulcer disease and Helicobacter pylori infection: current treatment; Introduction; What is the evidence for the role of H. pylori in peptic ulcer disease?; Association of H. pylori with ulcer disease (strength, consistency, and specificity); Duodenal ulcer; Duodenal ulcers not related to H. pylori and NSAIDs; Gastric ulcer; Temporal relationship; Biological gradient; Biological plausibility; Effects of interventions: outcomes following H. pylori eradication; Coherence of the data with earlier epidemiological information; Treatment of duodenal ulcer
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes Online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on March 12, 2019)
Subject Gastroenterology -- Textbooks
Hepatology -- Textbooks
Gastrointestinal system -- Diseases -- Textbooks
Liver -- Diseases -- Textbooks
Evidence-based medicine -- Textbooks
Gastrointestinal Diseases -- diagnosis
Gastrointestinal Diseases -- therapy
Liver Diseases -- diagnosis
Liver Diseases -- therapy
Evidence-Based Medicine -- methods
Evidence-based medicine
Gastroenterology
Gastrointestinal system -- Diseases
Hepatology
Liver -- Diseases
Genre/Form Textbooks
Textbooks.
Form Electronic book
Author McDonald, John W. D., editor
Feagan, Brian G., editor
Jalan, Rajiv, 1962- editor.
Kahrilas, Peter, editor
LC no. 2018047954
ISBN 9781119211396
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9781119211402
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9781119211419
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