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Barrett's Esophagus (BE) Documentation 
1. 1st description as - ESEM (endoscopically suspected esophageal metaplasia), NOT as
Barrett's Esophagus ... endoscopically suspected esophageal ... Document extent w/ Prague ... #EGD #diagnosis ... #gastroenterology
Prague Criteria - For Endoscopically Suspected Esophageal Columnar Metaplasia/Barrett's Esophagus
1) Ensure Hiatus Hernia Is Recognised By
Prague Criteria ... Endoscopically Suspected Esophageal ... Esophagus 1) Ensure ... #endoscopy #EGD ... #gastroenterology
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Summary

GERD: Diagnosis
• Heartburn (substernal burning sensation) and acid regurgitation
• Chest pain
Extraesophageal
Family history of Barrett ... esophagus or esophageal ... • Stricture • Barrett ... esophagusEsophageal ... diagnosis #management #Gastroenterology
Esophageal Necrosis
Etiology:
 - Ischemia and Gastric Outlet Obstruction with GERD may be inciting events
 - Associated
injury (by acid reflux ... reflux resulting ... is restored to esophagus ... Diagnosis: - EGD ... diagnosis #management #gastroenterology
Achalasia Summary

Epidemiology: 10 cases per 100,000 individuals

Defined by inadequate relaxation of the LES and aperistalsis
Primary or
two-thirds of the esophagus ... sphincter to relax ... EGD: • Exclude ... management #treatment #gastroenterology ... #esophageal #esophagus