TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Chapter 14. Benign Esophageal Disorders A1 - Khandelwal, Saurabh A1 - Oelschlager, Brant K. A2 - Zinner, Michael J. A2 - Ashley, Stanley W. PY - 2013 T2 - Maingot's Abdominal Operations, 12e AB - The esophagus is a muscular tube whose function is to transport ingested material from the pharynx to the stomach. Its function is the result of a complex symphony of neuromuscular coordination. The esophagus is subject to a variety of disorders, both congenital and acquired. This chapter deals with the most common benign disorders encountered by the surgeon. These include paraesophageal hernias (PEHs), esophageal diverticula, and motility disorders. Our goal is to provide a logical and efficient approach to the evaluation and management of these disorders. Esophageal malignancy and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are addressed elsewhere in this book. SN - PB - The McGraw-Hill Companies CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/28 UR - accesssurgery.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=57008827 ER -