This CME activity consists of the ASGE video, Endoscopy in the Bariatric Patient, followed by a post-assessment and evaluation.

Patients who have undergone bariatric surgery are often referred to an endoscopist for management of diverse problems. Endoscopy aids in the diagnosis of complications. Examinations of gastric remnant and duodenum, as well as ERCP are technically demanding and require specialized tools for successful outcomes. Endoscopic therapeutic interventions play an important role in the multi-disciplinary management of these patients.

This educational program will discuss the role of endoscopy in the management of specific problems encountered in the post-bariatric patient. The clinical presentation, technical aspect of endoscopic interventions and expected outcomes will be discussed.

See a preview of this video content here.
 

Practicing gastroenterologists, gastroenterology fellows and trainees, medical residents, physician assistants and nurses.

Upon completion of this educational activity, participants will be able to:
• Enumerate complications that occur following surgery for obesity.
• Discuss endoscopic diagnosis and therapeutic interventions in the management of post-bariatric surgical complications.
• Describe the approaches to examine the gastric remnant and duodenum and perform ERCP in patients with post-bariatric surgical altered anatomy.
 

Video Release Date:  May 1, 2012
Most Recent CME Review Date:  January 1, 2015
CME Expiration Date:  January 1, 2018
Expected Time of Activity Completion:  2 hours 30 Minutes (2.50 CME Credit)

Windows Requirements: Operating system: Windows 7+
Browser: Internet Explorer 8+, Firefox 10+, Google Chrome 10+
Internet connection: DSL, cable modem, or other high-speed connection
Flash: Adobe® Flash® Player 12+

Macintosh Requirements:
Operating system: Mac OS X 10.6.8+
Browser: Mozilla Firefox 10+, Safari 5+, Google Chrome 10+
Internet connection: DSL, cable modem, or other high-speed connection
Flash: Adobe® Flash® Player 12+

This CME activity consists of an ASGE video, followed by a post-assessment.  All materials required to complete the activity, including the video, are contained within the activity.

To complete this activity,
1. View the video.
2. Complete the Post –assessment by selecting the single best answer for each multiple choice question. You will be able to change your answer at any time until you click on the finish button. Multiple attempts are given and each question must be answered correctly before proceeding to the next question. Persons scoring 100% pass the test and can print a CME certificate. Exams can be saved to access at a later date.
3. Complete the Evaluation.

You may complete the activity in one sitting, or you may save your work in progress and complete it at a later date. However, to earn CME credits, you must complete the activity prior to the CME expiration date. 

In order to claim credit, you must complete the Post-assessment and Evaluation. Completed CME will be tracked in your account and you can print a record of this CME activity at any time. 

For technical difficulties, please contact ASGE between the hours of 8:30am and 5pm Central Time at 1-866-353-ASGE (2743). For questions related to content or CME credits, please email education@asge.org.