ASGE Endo Hangout: Esophageal Motility | February 2022-Webinar Recording

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Video Summary

The video is a webinar titled "Esophageal Motility" as part of ASG Endo Hangouts for GI Fellows. It features expert physicians discussing esophageal motility disorders, particularly focusing on achalasia and esophagogastric junction outflow obstruction. The case presentation of a 65-year-old woman with GERD symptoms is discussed in detail, including diagnostic tests and treatment options. The video emphasizes the importance of accurately diagnosing the condition and highlights the various diagnostic tools available, such as endoscopy, manometry, and imaging studies. Management options, including medications, endoscopic interventions, and surgical procedures, are also discussed. The need for individualized treatment plans based on the specific subtype and severity of the motility disorder, as well as the patient's symptoms, is emphasized. Other contributing factors, such as obesity, hiatal hernia, and reflux, are also addressed. The video provides a comprehensive overview of esophageal motility disorders and their management, providing valuable insights for healthcare professionals.

Keywords

Esophageal Motility

ASG Endo Hangouts

GI Fellows

Achalasia

Esophagogastric Junction Outflow Obstruction

GERD

Diagnostic Tests

Treatment Options

Endoscopy

Manometry

Imaging Studies