ASGE Annual GI Advanced Practice Provider Course (On-Demand) - Clinical Case-Based Learning (Day Two) | March 2024-Diagnosis and Management of Achalasia

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Sorrel Myberg, a family nurse practitioner at Mayo Clinic, discussed the diagnosis and management of achalasia. He detailed the anatomy of the esophagus, common symptoms, diagnostic tests such as barium esophagram, upper endoscopy, and esophageal manometry. Sorrel highlighted distinguishing features of achalasia from other esophageal disorders and emphasized the importance of asking specific questions during patient history to determine achalasia. Treatment options like Botox injection, pneumatic dilation, laparoscopic myotomy, and paraoral endoscopic myotomy were explained, along with their risks and benefits. Sorrel recommended follow-up assessments to monitor achalasia patients post-treatment. He concluded with a patient case study illustrating the diagnostic process for achalasia.

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Sarel Myburgh, APRN, CNP, MS

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Sorrel Myberg

family nurse practitioner

achalasia

esophagus anatomy

diagnostic tests

treatment options