Morphodynamic Imaging in Achalasia

This book provides a novel approach to the imaging of achalasia,using state-of-the-art x-ray technology and the Chicago Classification of Manometric diagnosis. It offers a schematic and simple approach to detection, diagnosis, and patient stadiation and prognostic stratification, making it a valuable resource for radiologists, clinicians, and students.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 189 pages
Publication date: 17 March 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This groundbreaking book takes readers on an unprecedented exploration of the imaging of achalasia, approaching the disease with fresh pathophysiological assumptions derived from the Chicago Classification of Manometric Diagnosis. By employing state-of-the-art, modern x-ray technology, the authors have crafted a schematic and straightforward approach to the detection, diagnosis, and patient staging and prognostic stratification for radiologists, clinicians, and students alike.

Key Features:

1. Serving as a valuable resource for structured and comprehensive reporting of barium swallows, both in achalasia and other oesophageal motility disorders.

2. Providing radiologists, both specialists and trainees, with a comprehensive understanding of achalasia from anatomical, pathophysiological, and therapeutic perspectives, enabling precise comprehension, detection, and reporting of the radiologic hallmarks of the disease.

3. Empowering readers to diagnose and precisely classify the specific achalasia subtype in each patient, thanks to the specially developed FBF score.

This groundbreaking work revolutionizes the field of imaging achalasia, offering a fresh perspective that will reshape the way clinicians approach this complex disease. It is a must-read for radiologists, clinicians, and students seeking to advance their knowledge and expertise in the diagnosis and management of achalasia.

Weight: 402g
Dimension: 155 x 235 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032335841