First Year Fellows Endoscopy Course (July 28-29) | 2024-2-How to Guide to Upper Endoscopy

2-How to Guide to Upper Endoscopy_2024

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The document discusses the ASGE First Year Fellows Endoscopy Course, focusing on a guide to performing upper endoscopy. It outlines the objectives, including understanding indications for the procedure, reviewing technique basics, identifying normal and abnormal findings, and discussing alarm symptoms. Indications for upper endoscopy are listed, such as upper GI symptoms, dyspepsia, persistent reflux, vomiting, dysphagia, anemia, and others. The importance of competency in both technical and cognitive skills is emphasized, with a recommendation of performing at least 130 procedures before assessment. Ergonomic advice is given for comfortable endoscopy, and techniques for insertion, examining the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum are described in detail. The document also covers biopsy recommendations, retroflexion, and completion of the procedure. It stresses the need for a systematic approach, proper positioning, and continued practice to enhance skills. Techniques for navigating the stomach, pylorus, and duodenum, as well as tips for retroflexion and appropriate biopsy sites, are highlighted. The summary emphasizes the importance of patience, thoroughness, and precision in conducting upper endoscopy procedures to ensure successful outcomes.

Keywords

ASGE First Year Fellows Endoscopy Course

upper endoscopy

indications

technique basics

normal and abnormal findings

alarm symptoms

competency in technical and cognitive skills

130 procedures

ergonomic advice

biopsy recommendations