ASGE Recognized Industry Associate (ARIA) Training Program for Regeneron and Sanofi

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Video Summary

In this video, the speaker provides an overview of different diseases and conditions that affect the small intestine. They discuss celiac disease, which is an autoimmune disease caused by a reaction to gluten, and explain that while it is not as common as perceived, it requires a strict gluten-free diet for treatment. The importance of diagnosing celiac disease through blood tests and endoscopic biopsies is highlighted. The speaker also discusses obscure gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding, which refers to bleeding that cannot be detected by upper endoscopy or colonoscopy. They explain that capsule endoscopy is a useful tool for identifying the source of the bleeding in the small intestine and can capture digital images for examination. The topics of small bowel obstruction and mesenteric ischemia are also covered, with the speaker explaining their causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options. The video emphasizes the importance of early identification and management for mesenteric ischemia to prevent complications. The connection between celiac disease and eosinophilic esophagitis is briefly mentioned. No credits were provided in the transcript. Overall, the video provides a brief overview of different conditions related to the small intestine.

Asset Subtitle

William M. Tierney, MD, FASGE

Keywords

small intestine

celiac disease

gluten-free diet

capsule endoscopy

mesenteric ischemia