ASGE Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) Pearls to Practice: LIVE and Virtual

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Video Summary

Summary: The video discusses various aspects of achalasia and its evaluation and treatment. The transcript includes discussions on different types of achalasia, such as type 1, type 2, and type 3, as well as esophageal dysphagia and chest pain. Diagnostic tests such as endoscopy, manometry, barium studies, and FLIP (Functional Lumen Imaging Probe) are mentioned. The transcript also touches on treatment options, including medications like nystatin, fluconazole, and gabapentin, as well as interventions like balloon dilation, POM (Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy), esophagectomy, and neuromodulators. It emphasizes the importance of individualizing treatment plans for patients based on their symptoms and test results. Finally, the transcript highlights the challenges faced in diagnosing and managing achalasia, particularly in patients with chest pain, and the need for careful evaluation and multi-disciplinary collaboration.

Keywords

achalasia

evaluation

treatment

esophageal dysphagia

chest pain

endoscopy

manometry

balloon dilation

multi-disciplinary collaboration