UCLA Esophageal Insights Zoom Series features members of the UCLA Robert G. Kardashian Center for Esophageal Health delivering timely, useful information on the state of the art in medical, surgical, nutritional and holistic approaches for patients with esophageal disorders.
Join us for these important discussions as we work together to advance patient care and improve lives.
Hiatal hernia: Clinical manifestations and management
Ian MacQueen, MD, general surgeon, will discuss the relationship between hiatal hernia anatomy and pathophysiologic processes leading to symptomatic disease and clinical manifestations including GERD, volvulus and Cameron ulcers. He will also review workup for operative planning and compare medical and surgical therapeutic options.
Date: Tuesday, April 20
Time: 5:30 pm, PST
Zoom link - registration required
Barrett's esophagus: Managing the link between acid reflux and esophageal cancer
Adarsh M. Thaker, MD, interventional endoscopist, will discuss Barrett's esophagus causes and risk factors, how it can lead to esophageal cancer, who should be screened and the surveillance and treatment options.
Date: Monday, May 17
Time: 5:30 pm, PST
Zoom link - registration required
Evaluation and management of cricopharyngeal dysfunction and Zenker's diverticulum
Dinesh Chhetri. MD, director of the UCLA Swallowing Program, will review the anatomy of the upper esophagus, disucss how to evaluate upper esophageal dysfunction and understand the endoscopic management of cricopharyngeal dysfunction and Zenker's diverticulum.
Date: Wednesday, June 23
Time: 5:30 pm, PST
Zoom link - registration required
