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Sigmoid Esophagus on EGD

By Andrés Rodríguez Parra, MD @RodriguezParra_

#Sigmoid #Esophagus #EGD #endoscopy #clinical #achalasia
Sigmoid Esophagus on EGD ... Sigmoid #Esophagus #EGD ... endoscopy #clinical #achalasia
Achalasia on Endoscopy - Retroflexion View

53yo male referred for achalasia. Previous tx: transthoracic myotomy (80’s), then
Achalasia on Endoscopy ... male referred for achalasia ... RobertBechara #Achalasia ... #Endoscopy #EGD
Achalasia on Endoscopy
53yo male referred for achalasia. Previous tx: transthoracic myotomy (80’s), then take down of
Achalasia on Endoscopy ... male referred for achalasia ... RobertBechara #Achalasia ... #Endoscopy #EGD
Achalasia Summary

Epidemiology: 10 cases per 100,000 individuals

Defined by inadequate relaxation of the LES and aperistalsis
Primary or
Achalasia Summary ... Achalasia has an ... sphincter to relax EGD ... fibers of the LES (eg ... LES pressure (eg
Dysphagia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Symptom | Diagnosis
• Solid-food dysphagia present for months to years | Mechanical
disorder such as achalasia ... structural disorder → EGD
Gastroenterology Endoscopy Tools and Accessories - A Visual Catalog for Trainees and Young Gastroenterologists
Biopsy Forceps:
hot resection • ESD ... Management: • ACHALASIA ... patients with achalasia ... Attached to the end ... #accessories #EGD
Chicago Classification of Esophageal Motility Disorders
Achalasia
EGJ Outflow Obstruction
Distal Esophageal Spasm
Jackhammer Esophagus
Absent Contractility
Ineffective Motility
Rapid Contraction

#Chicago #Classification #Esophageal
Motility Disorders Achalasia ... EGJ Outflow Obstruction
Achalasia Management Algorithm
 - Botulinum Injection
 - Pharmacotherapy (CCB/nitrates)
 - Pneumatic Dilation
 - Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy
Achalasia Management ... Esophagectomy #Achalasia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Obstructive Physiology: EGJ, Distal Esophagus
Distal Contractility: Hyper-contractile, Hypo-contractile
Type I achalasia, Type II achalasia, Type
Obstructive Physiology: EGJ ... Hypo-contractile Type I achalasia ... , Type II achalasia ... , Type Ill achalasia ... achalasia, IEM,
EGD Nail Removal in the Duodenum
6y M, Hx of 2.5" carpenter's Nail ingestion 3hrs. Very sharp
EGD Nail Removal ... hold from sharp end ... not, trail sharp end ... Removal #Endoscopy #egd