Course Summary

Barrett’s esophagus is acquired over time due to severe injury to the esophageal lining. It may occur as a result of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or without the occurrence of GERD. It can exist as a benign condition or it may develop into cancer of the esophagus. Patient survival depends on correct diagnosis, screening/surveillance and treatment. Treatment options, such as acid suppression, chemoprevention, ablation therapy and surgery are discussed.

Course Format

Homestudy

Course Syllabus

• Introduction
• Epidemiology
• Long-segment and Short-segment Barrett’s Esophagus
• Complications of Barrett’s Esophagus
• Risk Factors Barrett’s Esophagus
  • Chronic Heartburn, Acid Reflux, and Erosive Esophagitis
  • Age, Gender, Race, and Geography
  • Obesity and Smoking
• Screening Guidelines
• Diagnosis of Barrett’s Esophagus
  • Upper Endoscopy
  • Surveillance Endoscopy
• Differential Diagnosis
• Treatment of Barrett’s Esophagus
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
• High-grade Dysplasia and Treatment
  • Esophagectomy
  • Endoscopic Mucosal Resection
  • Radiofrequency Ablation
  • Photodynamic Therapy
  • Endoscopic Spray Cryotherapy
• Case Study: GERD Progression to Barrett’s Esophagus
• Summary

Author

Noah H. Carpenter, MD

Dr. Noah Carpenter is a Thoracic and Peripheral Vascular Surgeon. He completed his Bachelor of Science in chemistry and medical school and training at the University of Manitoba. Dr. Carpenter completed surgical residency and fellowship at the University of Edmonton and Affiliated Hospitals in Edmonton, Alberta, and an additional Adult Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery fellowship at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland. He has specialized in microsurgical techniques, vascular endoscopy, laser and laparoscopic surgery in Brandon, Manitoba and Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada and in Colorado, Texas, and California. Dr. Carpenter has an Honorary Doctorate of Law from the University of Calgary, and was appointed a Citizen Ambassador to China, and has served as a member of the Indigenous Physicians Association of Canada, the Canadian College of Health Service Executives, the Science Institute of the Northwest Territories, Canada Science Council, and the International Society of Endovascular Surgeons, among others. He has been an inspiration to youth, motivating them to understand the importance of achieving higher education.