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Esophageal Necrosis
Etiology:
 - Ischemia and Gastric Outlet Obstruction with GERD may be inciting events
 - Associated
acidosis, and Aortic dissection ... is restored to esophagus ... distal third of esophagus ... Necrosis #diagnosis #management ... #gastroenterology
Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD) - Polyp Resection Techniques

Technique:
 • The polyp is then lifted by submucosal
(ESD) - Polyp Resection ... incision around a lateral ... Indications: • En bloc resection ... #ESD #Polyp #Resection ... #Management #gastroenterology
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Summary

GERD: Diagnosis
• Heartburn (substernal burning sensation) and acid regurgitation
• Chest pain
Extraesophageal
history of Barrett esophagus ... Stricture • Barrett esophagus ... Treatment: • Weight reduction ... Disease #diagnosis #management ... #Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology Endoscopy Tools and Accessories - A Visual Catalog for Trainees and Young Gastroenterologists
Biopsy Forceps:
Gastroenterology ... ESD KNIFE - For lateral ... distance while resecting ... mucosa Stricture Management ... Endoscopes: • ESOPHAGO-GASTRO-DUODENOSCOPE
Achalasia Summary

Epidemiology: 10 cases per 100,000 individuals

Defined by inadequate relaxation of the LES and aperistalsis
Primary or
sudden weight loss later ... Or Biochemical reduction ... Achalasia #diagnosis #management ... #treatment #gastroenterology ... #esophageal #esophagus