Gastroenterology

The management of endoscopically removed malignant polyps following the recommendatoins of the National Comprehensive cancer network Guidelines are discussed. A review of tumor staging, pathology review, and personal cases are reviewed....

Sigmoid Volvulus Stuart Forman, MD A patient presented with recurrent sigmoid volvulus and large bowel obstruction. A colonoscopic reduction was attempted and successful allowing for passage of stool. The patient underwent a bowel...

Stercoral Ulcer (Solitary Rectal Ulcer Syndrome) Steven Mitchell, MD Solitary Rectal Ulcer Syndrome is usually a coincidental finding that can be mistaken for ulcerative colitis, cancer, or other more common diseases with abnormal...

Quality in Endoscopy: Using an endoscopic reporting database to help measure and improve quality of endoscopy David Lieberman, M.D. The NIH-funded Clinical Outcomes Research Initiative (CORI) was developed in the late l1990’s to...

Efficient Endoscopy Practice Ryan D. Torrie, MD In developing an endoscopy program, efficiency is crucial. We will discuss the key elements of building an effective, high-volume endoscopy practice. In addition, review a practice...

Colonoscopy Simulator Technology Steven D. Schrock MD Colonoscopy simulators continue to advance technologically. Research studies document long-term procedural competency advancement with only a week of intensive simulation training....

Celiac Disease Eric Poulin, MD This session will include a practical review of 3 key areas to equip the primary care physician to diagnose and manage this disease in most patients. The areas we will include are: pathophysiology/epidemiology;...