CDHF Talks: GERD and Barrett’s Esophagus

Written by: CDHF

Updated: December 1st, 2022

In this series of videos, Dr. Jeff Mosko and Dr. Gail Darling go over all things GERD, its relationship to Barrett’s esophagus, the benefits of getting screened early, what are some of the treatment options, and advocating for your own health! Watch the full version or skip to each section to find the answers you are looking for.

Part 1: Overview of GERD
Part 2: Advanced Screening and Early Diagnosis
Part 3: New Screening Options
Part 4: Treatment Options
Part 5: Continuity of Care
Part 6: Current Resources and Outlook

Part 1: Overview of GERD

What is Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)?
What are the common symptoms of GERD?
What is the impact of Chronic GERD?
Who is at risk?

References:

GERD Symptoms: Typical and Atypical. https://www.gerdhelp.com/about-gerd/symptoms/. Accessed on January 4, 2017.

What are the symptoms of GER and GERD? https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/digestive-diseases/acid-reflux-ger-gerd-adults/symptoms-causes. Accessed on January 4, 2017.

American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, https://www.asge.org/home/for-patients/patient-information/understanding-gerd-barrett-39-s

Part 2: Advanced Screening and Early Diagnosis

What are the benefits of screening for Barrett’s Esophagus?

References

Canadian Cancer Society. Canadian Cancer Statistics 2019. Special topic: Pancreatic Cancer

Part 3: What are the new screening options for Barrett’s Esophagus?

Part 4: Treatment Options for Barrett’s Esophagus

What are the treatment options?
What is radiofrequency ablation?

Part 5: Continuity of Care

Being your own advocate
What do guidelines say?

References

Shaheen NJ, Weinberg DS, Denberg TD, et al. Upper endoscopy for gastroesophageal reflux disease: best practice advice from the clinical guidelines committee of the American College of Physicians. Ann Intern Med. 2012;157(11):808-816.

Katz PO, Gerson LB, Vela MF. Guidelines for the diagnosis and management of gastroesophageal reflux disease. Am J Gastroenterol. 2013;108(3):308-28.

ASGE Standards of Practice Committee, Evans JA, Early DS, et al. The role of endoscopy in Barrett’s esophagus and other premalignant conditions of the esophagus. Gastrointest Endosc. 2012;76(6):1087-94.