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Esophagus and Stomach. Orlando, FL: Mosby, Inc. 2003. 200 p.

In this textbook, established experts cover all of the essential information on the esophagus and stomach. The book offers thirteen chapters: gastroesophageal reflux disease; other causes of esophagitis; Barrett's esophagus; esophageal motility disorders; transfer dysphagia; rings, webs, stenoses, and diverticula of the esophagus; esophageal cancer; Helicobacter pylori gastritis and other gastric infections; peptic ulcer disease; gastroparesis and other gastric motor abnormalities; non-ulcer dyspepsia; foreign bodies of the upper gastrointestinal tract; and gastric cancer, lymphoma, and carcinoids of the stomach. The authors focus on differential diagnosis, pitfalls, and evidence-based management approaches. Each chapter begins with a chapter outline, includes extensive tables and illustrations, and concludes with a list of recommended readings. A subject index concludes the volume.

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Esophagus: Anatomy and Structural Anomalies. In: Textbook of Gastroenterology. 4th ed. [2-volume set]. Hagerstown, MD: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins. 2003. p. 1148-1165.

This chapter on the anatomy and structural anomalies of the esophagus is from a lengthy, two-volume textbook that integrates the various demands of science, technology, expanding information, good judgment, and common sense into the diagnosis and management of gastrointestinal patients. The authors stress that recognition of pathological alterations in their earliest stages and optimal interpretation of every test of esophageal function and morphology can be accomplished only through awareness of normal anatomy and its variants. Topics covered in this chapter include embryology, adult anatomy, histology, developmental anomalies, pharyngoesophageal diverticula, esophageal diverticula, and esophageal hiatal hernias. 12 figures. 190 references.

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Female Pelvic Health and Reconstructive Surgery. New York, NY: Marcel Dekker, Inc. 2003. 503 p.

This textbook provides comprehensive, authoritative coverage of female pelvic health and reconstructive surgery. The editors compiled contributions from many experts who specialize in the treatment of pelvic floor disorders. The text includes 27 chapters on the epidemiology and etiology of incontinence and voiding dysfunction; diagnostic evaluation of the female patient; bladder physiology and neurophysiological evaluation; diagnosis and assessment of female voiding function; radiological evaluation; urodynamic evaluation of pelvic floor dysfunction; injectable agents for the treatment of stress urinary incontinence in females; transabdominal procedures for the treatment of stress urinary incontinence; transvaginal surgery for stress urinary incontinence; laparoscopic approaches to female incontinence, voiding dysfunction, and prolapse; diagnosis and management of obstruction following anti-incontinence surgery; pediatric dysfunctional voiding in females; nonsurgical treatment of urinary incontinence; sacral nerve root neuromodulation or electrical stimulation; musculoskeletal evaluation for pelvic pain; diagnosis and management of interstitial cystitis (IC); abdominal approach to apical prolapse; the types and choice of operation for repair of vaginal prolapse; colpocleisis for the treatment of vaginal vault prolapse; technique of vaginal hysterectomy; urethral diverticulum; evaluation and management of urinary fistulas; iatrogenic urological trauma; surgical treatment of rectovaginal fistulas and complex perineal defects; pessaries; menopause and hormone replacement therapy; and diagnosis of female sexual dysfunction. Each chapter includes black and white photographs and charts and concludes with a list of references. A subject index concludes the volume.

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Gastroenterology. St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Science. 2003. 623 p.

This book on gastroenterology is from a series that provides the latest on evaluation, diagnosis, management, outcomes and prevention. The book offers concise, action-oriented recommendations for primary care medicine. It includes MediFiles (sections) on acute appendicitis, Budd-Chiari syndrome, celiac disease, cholecystitis, cirrhosis, Crohn's disease, diverticular disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in adults, hemorrhoids, alcoholic hepatitis, viral hepatitis, femoral and inguinal hernia, irritable bowel syndrome, lactose intolerance, Mallory-Weiss syndrome, pancreatitis, peptic ulcer, acute peritonitis, proctitis, pseudomembranous colitis, pyloric stenosis, rectal malignancy, and ulcerative colitis. Each MediFile covers summary information and background on the condition, and comprehensive information on diagnosis, treatment, outcomes, and prevention. Each section concludes with a list of resources.

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Inflammatory Diseases of the Colon, Rectum, Anus, and Perianal Region. In: Stein, E. Anorectal and Colon Diseases: Textbook and Color Atlas of Proctology. New York, NY: Springer-Verlag. 2003. p. 335-398.

This chapter on inflammatory diseases of the colon, rectum, anus, and perianal region is from a multidisciplinary reference book and atlas that covers all aspects of anorectal and colon disease (proctology). Topics include Crohn disease, ulcerative colitis, ischemic (lack of blood flow) colitis, collagenous colitis, pseudomembranous colitis, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), colitis cystica profunda, solitary rectal ulcer, diverticulosis and diverticulitis, and radiation proctitis. In each section, the author considers etiology, clinical features, diagnosis, therapy, and prognosis. The chapter includes full-color and black-and-white illustrations and photographs, to support the heavily-visual aspects of proctology. Each section concludes with a list of references. 42 figures. 12 tables. 444 references.

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Laparoscopy in Children. Heidelberg, Germany: Springer-Verlag. 2003. 147 p.

Most surgeons are familiar with the techniques of laparoscopic surgery, however, in children there are variations in size and technical approach. This book describes the differences and characteristic aspects of laparoscopy in small children. The book is an atlas of numerous drawings, accompanied by textual descriptions. Technical guidelines are given on how to perform laparoscopy safely, even in small children. Topics include patient selection, anesthesia, insufflation, trocar insertion, instruments, ligating, needle insertion, suturing, adhesiolysis, appendectomy, cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal), cryptorchidism, fundoplication, inguinal hernia, intussusception, liver biopsy, Meckel's diverticulum, ovary, pyloromyotomy, sigmoid resection, splenectomy, varicocele, thoracoscopy, and postoperative care. The aim of the book is to provide surgeons with the knowledge to extend their expertise in adult laparoscopy to children. A subject index concludes the textbook.

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Meckel's Diverticulum. In: Schier, F. Laparoscopy in Children. Heidelberg, Germany: Springer-Verlag. 2003. p.94-99.

Most surgeons are familiar with the techniques of laparoscopic surgery, however, in children there are variations in size and technical approach. This section on laparoscopic treatment for Meckel's diverticulum is from a book that describes the differences and characteristic aspects of laparoscopy in small children. The book is an atlas of numerous drawings, accompanied by textual descriptions. Technical guidelines are given on how to perform the laparoscopic procedure safely, even in small children. The authors note that they use laparoscopy for both diagnosis and treatment of Meckel's diverticulum. Illustrations depict the trocar placement, instruments used, the technique of locating and isolating the diverticulum, and the surgical techniques used for removing the diverticulum. The aim of the book is to provide surgeons with the knowledge to extend their expertise in adult laparoscopy to children. 6 figures.

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Radiological Evaluation. In: Carlin, B.I. and Leong, F.C., eds. Female Pelvic Health and Reconstructive Surgery. New York, NY: Marcel Dekker, Inc. 2003. p. 51-75.

This chapter on radiological evaluation is from a textbook that provides comprehensive, authoritative coverage of female pelvic health and reconstructive surgery. The radiological evaluation of the female pelvic floor disorders includes many examinations and multiple imaging modalities, including conventional radiography, ultrasonography (US), computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Within each modality are different examinations, ranging from general screening studies to specific examinations optimized to address a particular clinical question. The authors focus on the imaging examinations utilized with the most common female pelvic floor pathologies: stress incontinence, urethral diverticulum, urinary fistulas, and pelvic floor relaxation. With each disease entity, the technique and imaging findings are reviewed. 13 figures. 38 references.

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Rings, Webs, Stenoses, and Diverticula of the Esophagus. In: Katzka, D.A. and Metz, D.C., eds. Esophagus and Stomach. Orlando, FL: Mosby, Inc. 2003. p. 87-97.

There are many anatomical abnormalities of the esophagus that may be congenital or acquired. This chapter addresses esophageal rings, webs, stenoses, and diverticula; the chapter is from a textbook on the esophagus and stomach in which the authors focus on differential diagnosis, pitfalls, and evidence-based management approaches. The chapter covers muscular and mucosal esophageal rings; esophageal webs; stenoses, including benign strictures or malignant tumor strictures; and diverticula, including pharyngoesophageal diverticula, midesophageal diverticula, epiphrenic diverticula, and intramural pseudodiverticulosis. The authors review the underlying etiology, clinical manifestations, diagnostic tests, and treatment options for these abnormalities. The chapter begins with a chapter outline, includes extensive tables and illustrations, and concludes with a list of recommended readings. 2 figures. 2 tables. 10 references.

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Small Intestine: Anatomy and Structural Anomalies. In: Textbook of Gastroenterology. 4th ed. [2-volume set]. Hagerstown, MD: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins. 2003. p. 1466-1485.

This chapter on the anatomy and structural anomalies of the small intestine is from a lengthy, two-volume textbook that integrates the various demands of science, technology, expanding information, good judgment, and common sense into the diagnosis and management of gastrointestinal patients. Topics covered in this chapter include gross anatomy, microscopic anatomy, embryology, congenital anomalies, and structural anomalies. Specific anomalies discussed include Meckel diverticulum, duplications, intestinal atresia and stenosis, malrotation, gastroschisis and omphalocele, volvulus, intussusception, and lymphangiectasia. 10 figures. 222 references.

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