Diseases of the Esophagus

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The third triennial congress of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus (ISDE) took place in Munich in September 1986, presided over by J. Rudiger Siewert. This well-organized meeting was part of the International Esophageal Week and coincided with the International Conference of Esophageal Diseases, the European Study Group of Diseases of the Esophagus (GEEMO), and the International Organization for Statistical Studies of Esophageal Diseases (OESO). The rapid publication of the congress proceedings is a significant achievement. The complexities of esophageal diseases vary by region, highlighting the need for a global forum, a key objective of the ISDE. This volume aims to advance research in the field through comprehensive and updated reports. Special thanks are extended to Professor Siewert and Dr. Holscher for their contributions to the congress's success. The scientific understanding of esophageal diseases and their treatments has significantly evolved over the past decade. This book captures the current state of knowledge in 1987 regarding the pathology, pathophysiology, diagnostics, and treatments of both benign and malignant esophageal conditions.