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Clerkship Objectives

Esophagus

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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)

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