ASGE Esophagology General GI Practice Virtual Program (LIVE Virtual)

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On April 10, 2021, the Esophagology Virtual 2021 conference took place. The agenda listed the activities in Central Standard Time. The day started with an exploration of ASGE resources on the course platform. The course directors, Vani Konda and Prateek Sharma, gave a welcome and overview. <br /><br />The first section of the conference focused on gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Amit Maydeo and Prateek Sharma moderated and introduced the session. Felice Schnoll-Sussman discussed the diagnostic toolbox for GERD, and Kenneth Chang spoke about minimally invasive endoscopic and surgical treatments for GERD. A case discussion on when PPIs don't work was led by Amit Maydeo, in which a panel including Reginald Bell, Kenneth Chang, Felice Schnoll-Sussman, Peter Kahrilas, and Prateek Sharma participated. The session ended with a panel discussion Q&A. <br /><br />The second section focused on achalasia. Reginald Bell and Prateek Sharma moderated the session. Philip Katz talked about making a diagnosis of achalasia and EGJOO in 2021, and Peter Kahrilas discussed tailoring treatment in achalasia. Another case discussion on symptoms after myotomy was led by Amrita Sethi, with participation from the panel. The session concluded with a panel discussion Q&A. <br /><br />The third section covered eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). Amitabh Chak and Vani Konda moderated the session. Shivangi Kothari discussed thinking about EoE during an EGD and provided information on diagnosis and dilation. David Katzka presented an update on the management of eosinophilic esophagitis. Sravanthi Parasa led a case discussion on refractory EoE, with a panel including Amitabh Chak, Shivangi Kothari, David Katzka, Philip Katz, Felice Schnoll-Sussman, and Vani Konda. <br /><br />The final section of the conference was about esophageal potpourri. Irving Waxman and Vani Konda moderated the session. Mouen Khashab spoke about Zenker's diverticulum, and Peter Draganov discussed esophageal endoscopic submucosal dissection in the West. Uzma Siddiqui led a case discussion on managing esophageal complications, with participation from the panel. The conference concluded with a panel discussion and wrap-up by Vani Konda and Prateek Sharma.

Keywords

Esophagology Virtual 2021

conference

GERD

diagnostic toolbox

minimally invasive treatments

achalasia

EGJOO

eosinophilic esophagitis

refractory EoE

esophageal potpourri