Obesity and Esophageal Disorders

Obesity and Esophageal Disorders is a comprehensive review on the impact  of obesity on esophageal disorders and how to approach, recognize and  treat those disorders. Covering the critical gap in awareness on the  impact of obesity on esophageal disorders, this reference presents the  newest diagnostic technologies, including high resolution manometry,  EndoFLIP, wireless pH monitoring, and mucosal integrity devices. The  book shows treatment options like bariatric surgery and endo-bariatrics  that decrease the latency period for diagnosis and management of  patients. Finally, the understanding of the potential effects of  different bariatric surgeries on esophageal motility is explored.

This  importance reference serves researchers looking to determine future  projects by providing novel pathophysiologic mechanisms about how  obesity affects GERD and esophageal motility. It serves clinicians,  surgeons and trainees with guidance on diagnostic approaches, management  options, and how to recognize/treat post-surgical esophageal  complications of patients with obesity.