ASGE Esophagology: Tailoring Management from Testing to Treatment (Live and Virtual) | July 2022-Individualizing Management of Achalasia

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Video Summary

In this video, Dr. Peter Dragunov, a professor of medicine at the University of Florida, discusses the management of achalasia, a condition that affects the esophagus. He explains that while there are multiple treatment options available, each therapy has its own advantages and disadvantages. Dr. Dragunov discusses four main treatment methods: Botox injections, pneumatic dilation, laparoscopic hellermyotomy, and peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM). He reviews the pros and cons of each procedure, highlighting factors such as effectiveness, durability, complications, and reflux. He also provides insights into the latest research, including randomized controlled studies comparing different treatments. Based on his expertise, Dr. Dragunov offers guidance on how to individualize the management of achalasia depending on factors such as patient preferences, comorbidities, and previous surgeries. He concludes by emphasizing the importance of ongoing research and refining treatment approaches. The video is an educational presentation by Dr. Peter Dragunov on managing achalasia and its various treatment options.

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Peter Draganov

Keywords

achalasia

esophagus

treatment options

Botox injections

laparoscopic hellermyotomy