The 11th OESO World Conference : reflux disease /
World Organization for Specialized Studies on Diseases of the Esophagus.World Congress(11th :2012 :Como, Italy)
Giuli, R.(Robert),1934-editor of compilation.
Umar, Asad,editor of compilation.
New York Academy of Sciences,issuing body.
Includes biographical references.
Introduction to the 11th OESO World Conference: Reflux Disease -- Neuogenic and oropharyngeal dysphagia -- Innovative techniques in evaluating the esophagus, imaging of esophageal morphology and function, and drugs for esophageal disease -- Outcomes of esophageal surgery, especially of the lower esophageal sphincter -- Respiratory manifestations of gastroesophageal reflux disease -- The neurophysiology of the esophagus -- Laryngopharyngeal reflux and GERD -- Gastrointestinal sensitivity and gastroesophageal reflux disease -- Causes, evaluation, and consequences of eosinophilic esophagitis -- Stents for benign and malignant esophageal strictures -- The esophageal mucosa and submucosa: immunohistology in GERD and Barrett's esophagus -- Endotherapy for and tailored approaches to treating GERD, and refractory GERD -- Cellular origins and molecular mechanisms of Barrett's esophagus and esophageal adenocarcinoma -- Tissue resistance in the normal and diseased esophagus -- New therapeutic strategies for squamous cell cancer and adenocarcinoma -- Functional testing: pharyngeal pH monitoring and high-resolution manometry -- Causes and treatments of achalasia, and primary disorders of the esophageal body -- Upper esophageal sphincter dysfunction: diverticula-globus pharyngeus -- Physiology of the upper segment, body, and lower segment of the esophagus -- Defining esophageal landmarks, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and Barrett's esophagus -- Barrett's esophagus: cancer and molecular biology.
Esophagus
Gastroesophageal reflux