EGD Masterclass: EoE, Strictures, and Pre-malignant Gastric Conditions (On-demand) | January 2023-Session 1 Case Study Question and Answer

Video Transcription

Video Summary

In this video, a panel of experts discusses a case of an 84-year-old patient with type 2 diabetes who presents with esophageal dysphagia and strictures. The patient has undergone multiple endoscopies with dilations, but symptoms have not improved. The panel discusses potential causes of the strictures, including inflammatory conditions like lymphocytic esophagitis or eosinophilic esophagitis, and considers the possibility of lichen planus. They also discuss the use of steroid injections and dilation techniques for treatment. The panel emphasizes the importance of close monitoring and repeated biopsies to make a definitive diagnosis. They also discuss post-dilation care and the potential use of self-dilation in certain cases. The panel highlights the challenges of diagnosing and treating refractory strictures and the need for individualized management approaches.

Keywords

panel of experts

type 2 diabetes

esophageal dysphagia

strictures

endoscopies

dilations