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Sigmoid Esophagus on EGD

By Andrés Rodríguez Parra, MD @RodriguezParra_

#Sigmoid #Esophagus #EGD #endoscopy #clinical #achalasia
Sigmoid Esophagus ... on EGD By Andrés ... _ #Sigmoid #Esophagus ... #EGD #endoscopy ... #clinical #achalasia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Obstructive Physiology: EGJ, Distal Esophagus
Distal Contractility: Hyper-contractile, Hypo-contractile
Type I achalasia, Type II achalasia, Type
, Distal Esophagus ... , Type II achalasia ... , Type Ill achalasia ... achalasia, IEM, ... gastroenterology #diagnosis
Prague Criteria - For Endoscopically Suspected Esophageal Columnar Metaplasia/Barrett's Esophagus
1) Ensure Hiatus Hernia Is Recognised By
Metaplasia/Barrett's Esophagus ... Criteria #Barretts #Esophagus ... #diagnosis #endoscopy ... #EGD #gastroenterology
Oropharyngeal and Esophageal Causes of Dysphagia - Differential Diagnosis
Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
 • Neuromuscular causes: CVA/CNS tumor/ALS, Parkinson's,
- Differential Diagnosis ... Non-relaxation of EG ... junction: Achalasia ... Hypercontractile Esophagus ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Achalasia Summary

Epidemiology: 10 cases per 100,000 individuals

Defined by inadequate relaxation of the LES and aperistalsis
Primary or
: Testing The diagnosis ... two-thirds of the esophagus ... sphincter to relax EGD ... evaluated with CT, endoscopy ... #diagnosis #management
Esophageal Perforation on Endoscopy
Male 68yo hepatopathy & ACO.  UpperGI bleeding & sengstaken tube. What’s your
Perforation on Endoscopy ... What’s your diagnosis ... #Perforation #esophagus ... #Endoscopy #EGD
Gastroenterology Endoscopy Tools and Accessories - A Visual Catalog for Trainees and Young Gastroenterologists
Biopsy Forceps:
Management: • ACHALASIA ... patients with achalasia ... Endoscopes: • ESOPHAGO-GASTRO-DUODENOSCOPE ... ENTEROSCOPE - Diagnostic ... #accessories #EGD
Dysphagia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Symptom | Diagnosis
• Solid-food dysphagia present for months to years | Mechanical
- Differential Diagnosis ... Framework Symptom | Diagnosis ... Extrinsic to esophagus ... disorder such as achalasia ... structural disorder → EGD
Diagnosis and Management of Achalasia - ACG Guidelines

Who to suspect?
 • Patients presenting with progressive dysphagia
Diagnosis and Management ... • Patients diagnosed ... • Endoscopy to look ... puckering of the EGJ ... #Diagnosis #Management