ASGE Esophagology: Tailoring Management from Testing to Treatment (Live and Virtual) | July 2022-Diagnostic Approaches in Esophageal Motility Disorders

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In this video, Dr. John Pandolfino, Professor of Medicine and Chief of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Northwestern Medicine, discusses diagnostic approaches in esophageal motility disorders. He expresses his gratitude for the opportunity to speak on something other than the Chicago classification and credits Prakash for his excellent talk. Dr. Pandolfino emphasizes the need for a comprehensive approach when diagnosing complicated esophageal patients, highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of different tests. He also stresses the importance of considering complementary tests rather than relying on one specific test. Dr. Pandolfino discusses the role of endoscopy in the diagnostic process and the significance of the flap valve in determining esophageal motility disorders. He shares his approach to diagnosing and treating various disorders, including achalasia, spastic reactive problems, weak peristalsis, and obstructive conditions. Dr. Pandolfino also discusses the use of flip penometry as a less invasive method for assessing esophageal motility. He concludes by highlighting the potential benefits of this approach in providing a comprehensive assessment of motility without subjecting patients to invasive procedures like manometry. <br /><br />Credits: Dr. John Pandolfino, Northwestern Medicine

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John Pandolfino

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esophageal motility disorders

diagnostic approaches

comprehensive approach

endoscopy

achalasia

flip penometry