First Year Fellows Endoscopy Course (July 29 - 30)

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Video Summary

In this video, Dr. Amr Soliman gives a talk on pathology and terminology in endoscopy. He discusses the relevance of therapeutic work in endoscopy and emphasizes the importance of accurate and detailed reporting. He explains the different classification systems used to describe various endoscopic findings, such as the Prague classification for Barrett's esophagus and the Los Angeles classification for esophagitis. Dr. Soliman also introduces the use of narrowband imaging (NBI) to enhance visualization of structures like mucosal capillaries. He discusses the classification of varices, both esophageal and gastric, and the identification of lesions like Mallory-Weiss tears and Cameron ulcers. He highlights the Paris classification for superficial lesions in the gastrointestinal tract, which is commonly used for colon polyps. Dr. Soliman emphasizes the importance of knowing and understanding the equipment used in endoscopy and provides practical tips for accurate reporting and lesion measurement.

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Amar Deshpande, MD

Keywords

endoscopy

pathology

classification systems

narrowband imaging

varices

lesions

equipment