Barrett's Esophagus - Have We Found A Cure? - V. Raman Muthusamy, MD

Explore the latest developments in Barrett's Esophagus treatment in this 33-minute continuing medical education lecture from the UCLA Center for Esophageal Disorders. Delve into the definition, measurement techniques, and significance of Barrett's Esophagus. Examine current screening criteria and their limitations, including poor compliance. Discover new technologies and different approaches to managing this condition. Investigate risk factors, the impact of treatment duration, and surgical options. Gain insights into the future of Barrett's Esophagus management and potential breakthroughs in finding a cure. Designed for primary care physicians, this comprehensive talk provides valuable information for understanding and addressing this esophageal disorder.

Introduction
Agenda
What is Barretts
Measuring Barretts
Why Care
Screening Criteria
The Problem
Why it doesnt work
Poor compliance
New technology
Different techniques
Risk factors
Duration of activity
Surgery
Summary
Future