Gastroenterology

Gastrointestinal Functional & Motility Disorders

Questions discussed in this category

What are the target distensibility index and EGJ diameter values on EndoFLIP following peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM)?

Which size catheter and volume do you use to measure the DI and diameter intra-op post POEM?

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What Barrett's Esophagus screening protocol do you follow for patients with scleroderma given the increased risk of reflux and esophageal stasis?

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In what scenario would you stack a patient on multiple laxatives (ex: Linzess + Prucalopride) if they have an incomplete response to single agent therapies?

What clinical or adverse effect concerns would this bring up for you?

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Is there a particular prokinetic agent that you recommend if a patient has failed both PPI and TCA in the treatment of suspected functional dyspepsia?

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What initial workup do you perform when there is a concern for porphyria?

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Papers discussed in this category

The American journal of gastroenterology, 2019 Feb

Prokinetics for Functional Dyspepsia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Control Trials.

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