Faculty
Glenn
Eisen, MD, MPH
Associate Professor of Medicine
Division of Gastroenterology
Oregon Health Science University
Portland, Oregon
Prateek
Sharma, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine
Director: GI Fellowship Training
University of Kansas School of Medicine
Overland Park, Kansas
Director of Gastroenterology Fellowship Training
VA Medical Center
Kansas City, Missouri
Medical Reviewer
Terry Ann Glauser, MD, MPH
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Release Date:
September 30, 2005
Available for Credit Through:( Accreditation Expired )
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Program Description
Every year, millions of Americans undergo esophagogastroduodenoscopies (EGDs) to detect conditions such as GERD, Barrett's Esophagus, chronic heartburn, and esophageal varices. A new technology called capsule endoscopy can aid in the diagnosis of gastrointestinal conditions in a less invasive and more time effective manner. Use of this device for widespread screening may lead to an increase in the number of patients evaluated for gastroesophageal disease. This program will review several gastroesophageal diseases as well as provide an overview of capsule endoscopy in evaluating these diseases as well as Crohn's disease. |
Target Audience
This activity is intended especially for primary care physicians, gastroenterologists, and other healthcare professionals involved in the care of patients with gastrointestinal issues. |
Program Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, participants will:
- Enhance their understanding of the pathophysiology of gastroesophageal reflux disease, chronic heartburn, Barrett’s esophagus, and esophageal varices
- Review the role of traditional and capsule endoscopy in patients with gastrointestinal issues
- Discuss the appropriate patients for capsule endoscopy of the esophagus and small bowel
- Understand how esophageal capsule endoscopy is used to view the esophagus and small bowel
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