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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

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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

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