EGJ Outflow Obstruction and Abnormal Acid Exposure in an Obese Patient Being Considered for Bariatric Surgery and Kidney Transplantation

19 Mar 2021 03:00 05:00
Stanford
George Triadafilopoulos Host

Patient Profile & Clinical Considerations

  • Patient: Obese patient being considered for bariatric surgery and also for future kidney transplant.

  • High-Resolution Manometry: EGJ outflow obstruction.

  • pH Testing: Abnormal acid exposure.

  • Clinical Concern: Concerns regarding the appropriate approach to transplant and bariatric surgery.

Discussion Leaders

George Triadafilopoulos and John O. Clarke with a top level panel currently being assembled.

Discussion Points

  1. Pre-operative physiology testing in bariatric surgery

  2. Manometric significance of EGJ outflow obstruction

  3. The new Chicago classification for manometry, Version 4

  4. Reflux & bariatric surgical selection