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Therapeutic Endoscopy for Strictures of the Upper Digestive Tract (DV046)
Re-released: 2016
Viewing Time: 1 hr. 13 min.
Description

This CME activity consists of the ASGE video, Therapeutic Endoscopy for Strictures of the Upper Digestive Tract (DV046), followed by a post-assessment and evaluation.

Strictures of the upper digestive tract are encountered in clinical practice and can pose a challenge to the gastroenterologist. Endoscopic therapy has become first line therapy for benign and malignant strictures. This video provides practical recommendations regarding indications and techniques for endoscopic treatment of upper digestive tract strictures focusing on dilation therapy, stent therapy and incisional therapy.

See a preview of this video content here.

Target Audience

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

Learning Objectives

As a result of completing this activity, physicians will be able to:

  • Describe the different endoscopic therapies that can be used to treat strictures of the digestive tract.

Video Release Date:    May 1, 2010
Online CME Release Date:      April 1, 2012
Most Recent CME Review Date:  January 23, 2016
CME Expiration Date: 
January 23, 2019

Expected Time of Activity Completion:  75 Minutes (1.25 CME Credit)

Hardware/Software Requirements

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+

Instructions

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. 

Contact Info

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.

Summary
Availability: On-Demand
Cost: Member: $31.00
Non-Member: $44.00
Credit Offered:
No Credit Offered
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