Washington Manual of Surgery Podcast
The Washington Manual of Surgery Podcast provides quick access to essential surgical knowledge for busy trainees, surgeons and students. You’ll get clear guidance on surgical decision-making, procedures and diseases, presented by expert faculty and residents from the Department of Surgery at WashU Medicine. This podcast is designed as a companion to the 9th edition of the bestselling Washington Manual of Surgery.
Washington Manual of Surgery Podcast
Esophagus: Part 1 - Washington Manual of Surgery
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Let’s talk disorders of the esophagus — Join general surgery resident Dr. Adam Liebendorfer for a discussion with expert thoracic surgeon, Dr. Bryan Meyers. This episode of the Washington Manual of Surgery will focus on management of common disorders of the esophagus and serves as an additional companion to Chapter 13 of the 9th edition of the bestselling Washington Manual of Surgery.
In this episode of the Washington Manual of Surgery podcast, Dr. Bryan Meyers provides insights into the management of dysphagia, hiatal hernia, and esophageal reflux disease. The discussion encompasses diagnostic strategies and surgical interventions, including the POEM* procedure. Tune in for valuable insights in a comprehensive guide for understanding the complexities of esophageal surgery.
Guest Host:
Adam Liebendorfer, MD – General surgery resident at WashU Medicine.
Guest:
Bryan Meyers, MD, MPH – Dr. Bryan Meyers is the Patrick and Joy Williamson Professor of Surgery, specializing in lung and esophageal cancer, lung transplantation, and general thoracic surgery at WashU Medicine. He has expertise in minimally invasive approaches, including robotic surgery.
Notes:
*POEM: Per Oral Endoscopic Myotomy
Schatzki ring: Benign ring of tissue in the lower esophagus that can lead to dysphagia, often associated with hiatal hernias and chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease
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