Table of Contents
1 Cover
6 Preface
8 PART I: Esophageal Symptoms 1 Symptom Overview and Quality of Life Introduction Esophageal anatomy and production of symptoms Symptoms Healthcare utilization and quality of life Conclusion References 2 Diagnosis and Treatment of Esophageal Chest Pain Introduction Epidemiology Gastroesophageal reflux Esophageal hypersensitivity Dysmotility Available treatment options for esophageal chest pain Conclusion References 3 Disorders Causing Oropharyngeal Dysphagia Introduction Swallowing Presentation Evaluation Management Conclusions References 4 The Esophagus Introduction Definition, clinical presentation, and demographic characteristics Differential diagnosis Pathophysiology Diagnosis Treatment Conclusion References
9 PART II: Esophageal Physiology and Testing 5 Functional Anatomy and Physiology of Swallowing and Esophageal Motility Introduction Swallowing Upper esophageal sphincter Esophageal stage motor activity Lower esophageal sphincter References 6 Radiology of the Pharynx and Esophagus Introduction Pharynx Esophagus References 7 Special Endoscopic Imaging and Optical Techniques for Evaluating the Esophagus Chromoendoscopy Electronic chromoendoscopy Confocal laser endomicroscopy (CLE) Volumetric laser endomicroscopy (VLE) Summary References 8 High‐Resolution Manometry and Esophageal Pressure Topography Acknowledgments Introduction Indications for esophageal manometry Manometry study technique and protocol Interpretation of high‐resolution manometry and esophageal pressure topography HRM/EPT beyond the Chicago classification Conclusions References 9 Esophageal Testing Using Multichannel Intraluminal Impedance Introduction Basic principles High‐resolution impedance manometry Esophageal function testing using combined multichannel intraluminal impedance and manometry