First Year Fellows Endoscopy Course (Aug 6-7) | 2021-Diagnostic Upper Endoscopy

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Video Summary

In this video, the speaker provides a comprehensive guide to upper endoscopy. They emphasize the importance of understanding the indications for the procedure, such as dyspepsia, reflux symptoms, persistent vomiting, dysphagia, and iron deficiency anemia. The speaker also highlights the need for a systematic and deliberate approach to performing upper endoscopy, ensuring that all areas of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum are thoroughly examined. They discuss the technique of intubation, including how to navigate through the upper esophageal sphincter and visualize the esophagogastric junction. The speaker emphasizes the importance of ergonomics to prevent occupational injuries and offers tips on placement and positioning of the monitor, table, and scope. Biopsy techniques and when to biopsy suspicious lesions, such as gastric ulcers and findings related to H. pylori, are also discussed. The video concludes with a reminder to constantly practice and refine endoscopy skills.

Keywords

upper endoscopy

indications

dyspepsia

reflux symptoms

persistent vomiting

dysphagia