Women Teaching Women: Retooling Your Clinical Toolbox | November 2023-The Alphabet Soup of Esophageal Disorders

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Dr. Vani Konda, a gastroenterologist, discussed various esophageal disorders in her presentation. She highlighted the importance of a high-quality endoscopic examination of the esophagus and discussed diagnostic considerations for Barrett's esophagus, esophageal strictures, eosinophilic esophagitis, and motility disorders. Dr. Konda emphasized the need for a comprehensive history and physical examination, as well as the use of additional testing such as biopsies and imaging studies to establish a diagnosis. She discussed the importance of assessing esophageal landmarks, such as the lower esophageal sphincter and squamo-columnar junction, and the use of various classification systems, such as the Prague classification and Paris classification, to describe and characterize esophageal lesions. Dr. Konda also discussed treatment options for different esophageal disorders, such as endoscopic resection, ablation therapy, and dilation. Overall, her presentation provided a comprehensive overview of the alphabet soup of esophageal disorders and highlighted key considerations in their diagnosis and management.

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Vani Konda, MD, FASGE

Keywords

esophageal disorders

endoscopic examination

Barrett's esophagus

esophageal strictures

eosinophilic esophagitis

motility disorders