ASGE Masterclass: Barrett’s Esophagus, GERD and Esophageal Adenocarcinoma (On Demand) | February 2022 OLMASFEB1222-Accreditation_2022 OnDemand Masterclass Barretts Esophagus

Accreditation_2022 OnDemand Masterclass Barretts Esophagus

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This document is a summary of a masterclass on Barrett's Esophagus (BE), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC) conducted by the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE). The program focuses on the diagnosis and management of BE and how it can lead to EAC. The prevalence of BE in different regions, such as North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific, is discussed. Patients with BE often present with symptoms like frequent heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and chest pain. The program reviews endoscopic landmarks for BE diagnosis, including newer technologies like narrow band imaging (NBI). The three main ablation techniques used for BE—radiofrequency ablation (RFA), argon plasma coagulation (APC), and cryotherapy—are compared and contrasted. The association between BE and chronic GERD is explained, along with the use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and anti-reflux surgery as treatment options. The program concludes with projected approaches and the predicted incidence of BE in the near future. Participants can register to access the live programming and recorded presentations on the ASGE Learning Management System. The learning objectives include reviewing the geographical prevalence of BE, summarizing current endoscopic and medical therapeutic options for managing BE, describing the association between H. pylori infection and GERD, and identifying key innovations in the endoscopic management of GERD. The program offers 7.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for physicians who complete it. The document also includes information on how to claim credits, conflict of interest disclosures, and the educational attributes of the program. The planners and faculty members involved in the masterclass are listed, along with their relevant financial disclosures. The program is supported by educational grants from various healthcare corporations.

Keywords

Barrett's Esophagus

gastroesophageal reflux disease

esophageal adenocarcinoma

diagnosis and management

prevalence

symptoms

endoscopic landmarks

ablation techniques

chronic GERD

treatment options