GI Pathophysiology Course

Interpretation and Therapeutic Implications of Physiologic Testing in the Management of Esophageal Disorders

Speaker(s)

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  Ikuo Hirano, MD, FACG

  Professor of Medicine
  Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
  Chicago, IL

  Consultant: Adare, Allakos, Celgene/Receptos, Esocap, Gossamer, Regeneron, Shire
  Grant/Research Support: Adare, Allakos, Celgene/Receptos, National Institutes of Health, Regeneron, Shire
  

Learning Objectives:

• Identify the pearls and pitfalls in the use of motility, impedance, impedance planimetry, and pH testing in the assessment of patients with esophageal disorders.