ASGE Recognized Industry Associate (ARIA) Training Program for Regeneron and Sanofi | June 2023-GI Tract In Disease

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This document contains information about the gastrointestinal tract, specifically focusing on the small intestine and its associated diseases. It emphasizes the confidentiality of the information and instructs the reader not to distribute it outside of Sanofi or use it for promotional purposes. <br /><br />The document includes an outline of topics to be covered, including celiac sprue, obscure gastrointestinal bleeding, small bowel obstruction, and mesenteric ischemia. <br /><br />Celiac disease is described as an autoimmune disease of the small intestine caused by exposure to gluten. The symptoms of celiac disease are listed, and the diagnostic process is explained, including serologic testing and endoscopic biopsies of the small bowel. The treatment for celiac disease is strict avoidance of gluten. <br /><br />Obscure gastrointestinal bleeding is defined as bleeding from the gastrointestinal tract without an obvious cause. The document outlines the location and causes of obscure GI bleeding, and describes the diagnostic methods including capsule endoscopy and deep enteroscopy. Treatment options for obscure GI bleeding are discussed, including iron supplementation, endoscopic hemostasis, and surgery. <br /><br />Small bowel obstruction is defined as a mechanical or functional obstruction of the small intestine that prevents normal digestion. The symptoms, causes, and diagnostic methods for SBO are described. Treatment options for SBO include decompression with a nasogastric tube and surgery. <br /><br />Mesenteric ischemia is identified as inflammation and injury of the small intestine due to inadequate blood supply. The document outlines the types of mesenteric ischemia, acute and chronic, and describes the clinical presentation and diagnosis. Treatment options for mesenteric ischemia include angiography and surgery. <br /><br />The document concludes with a question section for further clarification.

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William M. Tierney,MD,FASGE

Keywords

gastrointestinal tract

small intestine

associated diseases

confidentiality

Sanofi

promotional purposes

celiac sprue

obscure gastrointestinal bleeding

small bowel obstruction

mesenteric ischemia