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Curriculum Objective
Objective
Clerkship Objectives
Esophagus
- Indicates most relevant
Related Objectives
Parent Objective
Upper Gastrointestinal Tract – Esophagus and Stomach
Child Objectives
Describe the common presenting symptoms associated with gastro-esophageal reflux.
Discuss the relationship of reflux to chronic asthma and aspiration.
Discuss the appropriate diagnostic work-up of a patient with suspect reflux. What is the role of: barium swallow; endoscopy; manometry; 24 hour pH testing.
Discuss the evaluation of dysphagia.
Discuss the treatment of esophageal stricture.
What are the risks of dilation?
Discuss Barrett’s esophagus and its implications. What are the risks of malignancy? Who needs surgical management?
Discuss the pathophysiology and treatment of achalasia and diffuse esophageal spasm. (Mallory-Weiss tear; Achalesia; Variceal Bleeding; Zenker’s Diverticulum; Perforation)