Jamieson, G.Watson, D.2010-05-312010-05-312009Surgery of the Esophagus. Textbook and Atlas of surgical practice, 2009, pp.59-689783798513099http://hdl.handle.net/2440/58570In Western societies, gastroesophageal reflux has assumed importance for two reasons. First it is a common disorder with as many as 40% of the adult population having heartburn at least once a month and 7% experiencing it daily. Secondly, it is associated with adenocarcinoma of the cardia. Because the incidence of this is rising at a considerable rate (particularly in white Western males), cure of reflux may assume an important role in preventing this cancer in the future.en© 2009 Springer. Part of Springer Science+Business MediaBook chapter002009761510.1007/978-3-7985-1743-1_82-s2.0-8489000932934270