The rise of acid reflux in Asia. ([2018])

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Prateek Sharma, Shobna Bhatia, Khean Lee Goh, editors.
• Editors: Sharma, Prateek; Bhatia, Shobna; Goh, Khean Lee
• Contents: Defining GERD in Asia: different from the West?.-Reasons for the rise of GERD in Asia: Obesity, H pylori and others.-Pathophysiology and acid production in Asians: different from the West? .-Diagnosis of GERD: clinical, pH, impedance: what is the best approach.-Role of endoscopy and advanced imaging in diagnosing GERD.-Medical therapy for GERD in Asian patients.-What to do when medical therapy fails in GERD patients? .-Surgical therapy for GERD in Asia.-Barrett's esophagus in the Asian population.-Extra-esophageal GERD: myth or reality.-Terminology and cultural issues impacting GERD in Asia (symptom perception, treatment, alternative medicine etc) .-Future of GERD research in Asia.
• Publisher Details: New Delhi : Springer India
• Publication Date: 2018
• Copyright Date: 2018
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 614.59324095; Gastroesophageal reflux -- Asia; MEDICAL -- Forensic Medicine; MEDICAL -- Preventive Medicine; MEDICAL -- Public Health; Gastroesophageal reflux; Medicine & Public Health; Gastroenterology; Internal Medicine; Surgery; Pediatrics; Asia; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9788132208464; 8132208463
• Related ISBNs: 9788132208457; 8132208455
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references.; Note: Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed November 1, 2017).
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