Mechanisms of Injury, Protection, and Repair of the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract

Based on the proceedings of a satellite symposium held in conjunction with the 9th World Congress of Gastroenterology, the aim of this volume is to present and discuss the latest data originating from leading laboratories in the field. The change in focus of current research to studies of chronic repair rather than acute responses, and deeper mucosal elements rather than surface phenomena, is apparent. Many of the chapters contain previously unpublished findings.