ASGE Masterclass: Barrett’s Esophagus, GERD and Esophageal Adenocarcinoma (Virtual)

Course Agenda

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The Masterclass on Barrett's Esophagus, GERD, and Esophageal Adenocarcinoma is scheduled for Saturday, February 5, 2022. The program will be conducted virtually. The agenda is listed in the Central Standard Time Zone (CST).<br /><br />The course directors, Dr. Prasad G. Iyer and Dr. Prashanthi N. Thota, will kick off the program with welcome and introductions. <br /><br />Dr. Iyer will then present on maximizing esophageal endoscopy, followed by Dr. Thota discussing diagnostic testing in GERD. A question and answer session will follow.<br /><br />Next, Dr. Thota will delve into the best and worst aspects of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and share pearls in medical management of GERD. She will also explore when to consider endoscopic and surgical minimally invasive therapies when PPIs are not effective. <br /><br />After a break to visit virtual exhibits, Dr. Iyer will provide insights into treating refractory esophageal strictures. He will then discuss screening and surveillance in Barrett's esophagus. Another question and answer session will follow.<br /><br />During the lunch break, participants can visit virtual exhibits. The program will resume with Dr. Thota discussing the diagnosis of Barrett's esophagus and ways to advance towards the next level of diagnosis. She will then explore options for changing the natural history of Barrett's, including the use of aspirin, high-dose PPIs, and ablation.<br /><br />After another break to visit virtual exhibits, Dr. Iyer will present on the eradication of Barrett's using techniques such as EMR, ESD, RFA, and cryotherapy. A question and answer session will follow.<br /><br />Dr. Iyer will then discuss the importance of quality indicators in GERD and Barrett's esophagus and the need to incorporate them into practice. The program will conclude with closing remarks.<br /><br />Overall, the Masterclass aims to provide comprehensive insights and updates on Barrett's Esophagus, GERD, and Esophageal Adenocarcinoma.

Keywords

Masterclass

Barrett's Esophagus

GERD

Esophageal Adenocarcinoma

virtual program

esophageal endoscopy

diagnostic testing

proton pump inhibitors

medical management

minimally invasive therapies