EGD Masterclass: EoE, Strictures, and Pre-malignant Gastric Conditions (On-demand) | January 2023-Diagnostic Approach to Strictures

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Video Summary

In the video, Dr. Dana Earley, a professor of medicine and gastroenterology, discusses different types of esophageal strictures and their diagnostic approaches. She highlights the most common causes of strictures, such as erosive esophagitis, peptic strictures, eosinophilic esophagitis, inflammation-induced strictures, malignant strictures, caustic injections, and post-surgical or anastomotic strictures. Dr. Earley emphasizes the importance of gathering a patient's history to narrow down the possible causes of dysphagia and strictures. She advises asking about symptoms like heartburn, progressive dysphagia, food impaction, prior surgery or radiation, and caustic ingestions. Dr. Earley explains that non-invasive imaging, such as barium esophagram, can help identify esophageal rings and complex or proximal strictures, while endoscopy is the preferred method for diagnosis and treatment. She provides case examples and discusses management options for different types of strictures. The video offers valuable insights into the diagnosis and management of esophageal strictures.

Keywords

esophageal strictures

diagnostic approaches

causes of strictures

dysphagia

diagnosis and treatment