Gastroenterology training
Gastroenterology is a medical specialty that focuses on the study and management of disorders related to the digestive system, including the esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, and pancreas. Gastroenterologists, specialists in this field, address a wide range of gastrointestinal conditions, such as inflammatory bowel disease, liver diseases, and gastrointestinal cancers.
Gastroenterology involves diagnostic procedures such as endoscopy, colonoscopy, and imaging studies to assess and treat digestive disorders. Gastroenterologists work closely with patients to develop treatment plans that may include medication management, lifestyle modifications, and, in some cases, surgical interventions. The specialty emphasizes the interconnectedness of digestive health and overall well-being. Advances in gastroenterology include the development of targeted therapies for inflammatory bowel disease, minimally invasive endoscopic procedures, and innovations in liver transplantation.
Gastroenterologists collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including dietitians and surgeons, to provide comprehensive care for patients with gastrointestinal disorders. Gastroenterology plays a crucial role in maintaining digestive health, preventing complications, and promoting overall gastrointestinal well-being.
Endoscopic Treatment of Consequences of Acute...
This film presents the process of endoscopic treatment of patient with extensive consequences of acute necrotizing pancreatitis.
Peripheral T Cell Lymphoma, NOS of Small Bowel
This 62 y/o man presented with chronic diarrhea for half year. Antegrade single-balloon enteroscopy showed diffuse swelling and scattered erosions of small bowel mucosa, thus random biopsy was done. The...
Portal Venous Gas
Portal venous gas in a patient with pneumatosis intestinalis in segmental intestinal ischemia.
Autoimmune Hepatitis
Autoimmune hepatitis as the name suggests is when the bodies own immune cells attack the liver cells resulting in inflammation. The disease may be asymptomatic (meaning no symptoms) or start as acute...
Disrupted Biliary Tree Treatment
A case of disrupted biliary tree during laparoscopic cholecystectomy. A young lady presented with increasing bilirubin and cholestatic enzymes level with abdominal right upper quadrant pain after a very...
LST-G - Mixed Type - ESD Resection
A video case of ESD resection series presenting LST-G polyp in a young lady. Resection in "enblock fashion". Specimen was retrieved and sent to histopatology... report pending.
Antral Lesion ESD
A case of antral ESD performed without sedation and with visible normal perystalsis. Resection bed closed with clips. Next day control endoscopy was performed. Patient on iv PPI.
BIG LST-G Mixed Type pEMR Resection
Endoscopy video case: LST-G mixed type at 40 cm from anus, located in a flexure with enhanced respiratory and vascular mobility. Procedure started with lateral incision. Piecemeal endsocopic mucosal resection...
Uretero-Ileostomy
A case of Ca. Urinary bladder. Underwent uretero-ileal anastamosis 1-year ago. Now admitted with recurrent fever for 3-months. Treated conservatively as urinary tract infection. Underwent ileal loop scopy...
Users
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Gottumukkala Raju
Professor
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Ahmad Hormati
MD, PhD - Assistant Professor
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José Celso Ardengh
MD, PhD - Assistant Professor
Channels
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Gastroenterology Atlas
medical institution
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EUS - ENDO
commercial institution
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American Association for Primary Care Endoscopy
medical institution
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SAGES - Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons
medical institution
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Colonscopy Quiz by Dr. Raju
medical institution