Longitudinal Muscle in Esophageal Disease

Radiologists, internists, gastroenterologists, surgeons & generalists need to revise their 2-dimensional concepts of esophageal disease with this 33 year study of the hitherto ignored third dimension of the organ - the only book on this subject. Seen in 3-D, many "diseases" are misdiagnoses. Directly or indirectly this muscle is responsible for reflux, "gas/bloat," achalasia, diffuse spasm, esophageal motor disorders (EMDs) "idiopathic" muscular hypertrophy, hiatus "hernia," Plummer-Vinson syndrome, esophageal rings, Zenker's diverticulum, cricopharyngeus "spasm," gagging, vomiting, belching & many common disorders. The author has developed a Boolean model of the organ that maps transitions among its 8 possible states on a cubic lattice & opens new & fertile fields for research. His analytical disproof of the venerable autoplastic theory of mucosal fold formation yields a formula predicting the number of folds from the organ's radius & mucosal thickness & elasticity. It greatly simplifies the diagnosis of inflammatory GI disease. Several clinically important new reflexes are described. For trade discounts or ordering call 1-800-628-7927, FAX 608-255-1760. Wisconsin Radiology Services, One South Park Street, Madison, WI 53715.Stiennon, O. Arthur is the author of 'Longitudinal Muscle in Esophageal Disease', published 1995 under ISBN 9780964459403 and ISBN 096445940X.