Offering a \u003cb\u003econcise, highly visual approach \u003c/b\u003eto the basic science and clinical pathology of the digestive system, this updated volume in \u003ci\u003eThe Netter Collection of Medical Illustrations\u003c/i\u003e (the CIBA \"Green Books\") contains unparalleled didactic illustrations reflecting the latest medical knowledge. Revised by Drs. James C. Reynolds, Peter J. Ward, David A. Katzka, Henry P. Parkman, and Michele A. Young, \u003ci\u003eUpper Digestive Tract\u003c/i\u003e, Part 1 of the \u003ci\u003eDigestive System, Volume 9,\u003c/i\u003e \u003cb\u003eintegrates core concepts of anatomy, physiology, and other basic sciences with common clinical correlates\u003c/b\u003e across health, medical, and surgical disciplines. \u003cb\u003eClassic Netter art, updated and new illustrations, and modern imaging\u003c/b\u003e continue to bring medical concepts to life and make this timeless work an essential resource for students, clinicians, and educators.\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eProvides a \u003cb\u003ehighly visual guide \u003c/b\u003eto the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, and stomach in a single source, from basic sciences and normal anatomy and function through pathologic conditions.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOffers \u003cb\u003eexpert coverage of key topics\u003c/b\u003e such as gastrointestinal manifestations of COVID; mechanisms of disease: functional disorders; diagnostic tests in gastric disorders: EndoFLIP of the esophagus; and endoscopic pyloromyotomy for gastroparesis.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eProvides a \u003cb\u003econcise overview of complex information\u003c/b\u003e by integrating anatomical and physiological concepts with practical clinical scenarios.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eCompiles \u003cb\u003eDr. Frank H. Netter\u0026rsquo;s master medical artistry\u003c/b\u003eâan aesthetic tribute and source of inspiration for medical professionals for over half a centuryâalong with new art in the Netter tradition for each of the major body systems, making this volume a powerful and memorable tool for building foundational knowledge and educating patients or staff.\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e