ASGE Recognized Industry Associate (ARIA) Training Program for Regeneron | June 2022-GI_Tract_in_Health-Tools_of_the_Gastroenterologist-Introduction

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The document provides an overview of the tools used by gastroenterologists for various procedures in the field of gastroenterology. The objectives of the document include understanding general GI procedures, upper endoscopy, colonoscopy, and interventional GI procedures such as ERCP (Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography) and EUS (Endoscopic ultrasound). <br /><br />Upper endoscopy, also known as esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), is used to examine the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract, including the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum. It is indicated for conditions such as upper abdominal pain, gastroesophageal reflux disease, dysphagia, bleeding, esophageal varices, and foreign body removal. Lower endoscopy, referred to as colonoscopy, allows the examination of the colon and can also evaluate the terminal ileum. It is used for screening and surveillance of colorectal cancer, as well as diagnosing and treating various GI conditions.<br /><br />The document also discusses the basic accessories and tools used in endoscopy procedures. These include biopsy forceps for obtaining tissue samples, polypectomy snares for removing polyps, retrieval baskets, and nets for picking up objects, injection needles for injecting medication or dye, clips for hemostasis, electrocautery probes for treating bleeding lesions, band ligators for banding esophageal varices, and argon plasma coagulation for treating superficial bleeding lesions.<br /><br />Additionally, the document introduces two interventional procedures - ERCP and EUS. ERCP is used for examining the biliary ducts and pancreas, as well as for procedures like gallstone removal and stricture dilation. EUS combines endoscopy with ultrasound capability and is used for staging cancer, performing fine needle aspiration, evaluating submucosal lesions, and drainage of pancreatic pseudocysts.<br /><br />Overall, the document provides an overview of the various tools and procedures used by gastroenterologists for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes in the field of gastroenterology.

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Walter Coyle, MD, FASGE

Keywords

gastroenterologists

tools

procedures

upper endoscopy

colonoscopy

ERCP

EUS

accessories

biopsy forceps

polypectomy snares