{"product_id":"gerd-parakrama-t-chandrasoma-9780123694164","title":"Gerd: Reflux to Esophageal Adenocarcinoma","description":"Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is one of the most common maladies of mankind. Approximately 40% of the adult population of the USA suffers from significant heartburn and the numerous antacids advertised incessantly on national television represents a $8 billion per year drug market. The ability to control acid secretion with the increasingly effective acid-suppressive agents such as the H2 blockers (\u003ci\u003epepcid, zantac\u003c\/i\u003e) and proton pump inhibitors (\u003ci\u003enexium, prevacid\u003c\/i\u003e) has given physicians an excellent method of treating the symptoms of acid reflux. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eUnfortunately, this has not eradicated reflux disease. It has just changed its nature. While heartburn, ulceration and strictures have become rare, reflux-induced adenocarcinoma of the esophagus is becoming increasingly common. Adenocarcinoma of the esophagus and gastric cardia is now the most rapidly increasing cancer type in the Western world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe increasing incidence of esophageal adenocarcinoma has created an enormous interest and stimulus for research in this area. \u003cb\u003eGERD\u003c\/b\u003e brings together a vast amount of disparate literature and presents the entire pathogenesis of reflux disease in one place. In addition to providing a new concept of how gastroesophageal reflux causes cellular changes in the esophagus, \u003cb\u003eGERD\u003c\/b\u003e also offers a complete solution to a problem that has confused physicians for over a century. Both clinical and pathological information about reflux disease and its treatment are presented. \u003cb\u003eGERD\u003c\/b\u003e is meant to be used as a comprehensive reference for gastroenterologists, esophageal surgeons, and pathologists alike.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Parakrama T. Chandrasoma, Tom R. Demeester\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0123694167\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780123694164\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Elsevier Science\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/18\/2006\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 464\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.94lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.08h x 8.72w x 0.90d","brand":"Parakrama T. Chandrasoma","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47135220138239,"sku":"9780123694164","price":139.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_7438d068-db23-4b8d-90ab-1adeba00d367.jpg?v=1755009490","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/gerd-parakrama-t-chandrasoma-9780123694164","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}