ASGE Recognized Industry Associate (ARIA) Training Program for Regeneron and Sanofi | June 2023-Tools of the Gastroenterologist

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Video Summary

In this video, the speaker introduces the topic of gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy and discusses various devices used in diagnosing and treating disorders of the GI tract. The video includes an explanation of upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, which examines the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum, and the use of devices such as biopsy forceps, snares for polyp removal, and injection needles. The speaker also explains interventional gastroenterology, which involves more complex procedures using specialized scopes to treat disease states, such as endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and endoscopic ultrasound (EUS). ERCP involves examining and treating the bile duct and pancreas duct, while EUS combines endoscopy with ultrasound imaging to diagnose and stage cancer, obtain tissue samples, and perform therapeutic procedures. The speaker also briefly discusses the preparation for colonoscopy, the use of accessories such as clips and rubber bands, and the role of endoscopic ultrasound in diagnosis and staging of cancer. Overall, the video serves as an introduction to GI endoscopy and the devices used in diagnosing and treating GI disorders. No credits were mentioned in the video.

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John Martin, MD, FASGE

Keywords

gastrointestinal endoscopy

diagnosing GI disorders

treating GI disorders

upper gastrointestinal endoscopy

biopsy forceps

polyp removal

endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography

endoscopic ultrasound