Participants will be able to:
Understand the clinical presentation of EoE:
- Recognize the typical symptoms of EoE in adults, such as dysphagia, food impaction, chest pain, and persistent heartburn.
- Identify the more nonspecific symptoms in children, including vomiting, abdominal pain, difficulty gaining weight, and failure to thrive.
Comprehend the pathogenesis of EoE:
- Explain the role of environmental allergens and the immune system in the development of EoE.
- Describe how increased eosinophil presence in the esophagus leads to chronic inflammation, fibrosis and structuring.
Understand key diagnostic methods to effectively identify EoE:
- Apply knowledge of patient’s history and symptom presentation to diagnose accurately and efficiently EoE in both children and adults.
- Utilize appropriate diagnostic methods, such as endoscopy and biopsy, to confirm the presence of eosinophils in the esophagus.
Identify effective treatment strategies for EoE:
- Outline the primary treatments for EoE, including dietary modifications, pharmacotherapy, and endoscopic procedures.
- Develop individualized treatment plans that address both immediate symptom relief and long-term management to prevent esophageal fibrosis.
Educate patients and families about EoE:
- Provide comprehensive education to patients and their families about EoE, its causes, and its symptoms.
- Advise on lifestyle and dietary changes to manage the condition and the importance of compliance to treatment to minimize the risk of long-term complications.
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM
Welcome and Course Overview
Course Directors: Ilche Nonevski, MD, MBA and Sarel Myburgh, APRN, CNP, MS
8:45 AM - 9:30 AM
EoE: Understanding the Patient’s Journey to Diagnosis
Goal: Improve early diagnosis and treatment of EoE by understanding its natural history and recognizing when to consider EoE in patients with upper GI symptoms.
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Is it EoE? Recognizing the Signs
Goal: Differentiate between GERD and EoE, explore the potential overlap, and effectively distinguish EoE from other esophageal disorders.
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
The Eosinophilic Attack
Goal: Understand the inflammatory mediators leading to inflammation and fibrosis in EoE and analyze disease activity and treatment response through microscopic examination.
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Teamwork in Treating EoE
Goal: Promote a multi-disciplinary treatment approach to EoE and provide strategies for building an effective multi-disciplinary team.
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Highway to the Danger Zone: How APPs Navigate the Narrow Lanes of Esophageal Stricture
Goal: Comprehend the implications of long-term inflammation in EoE and determine appropriate timing for dilation.
1:45 PM - 2:30 PM
Inside Scoop: A Deep Dive Into Esophageal Biopsy and Other Case
2:45 PM - 3:30 PM
Adolescent Case Studies and Debates
- Persistent Heartburn and Dysphagia
- Food Impaction and Acute Dysphagia
- Refractory Heartburn Not Responding to PPIs
Goal: Understand the different presentations of EoE in children and adolescents, providing a comprehensive guide to managing EoE in the pediatric population.
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
Adult Case Studies and Debates
- Refractory Heartburn and Chest Pain
- Acute Food Impaction and Esophageal Stricture
- Unexplained Weight Loss and Abdominal Pain
Goal: Understand the management of acute esophageal food bolus in the emergency department and develop an approach for patients with esophageal symptoms persisting despite PPI treatment.
4:15 PM - 4:45 PM
“Swallowing Struggles: My Life with a Diva Esophagus” -
One Patient’s Experience
Goal: Gain insights into the patient perspective to improve understanding and management of their experiences and needs.
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
ASGE EoE Edu-Train: Empowering Advanced Practice Providers to Tackle EoE
Goal: Equip advanced practice providers with comprehensive knowledge and skills to overcome barriers in EoE assessment, diagnosis, staging, and follow-up within community-based health systems, fostering a network of trainers to enhance EoE care and patient outcomes.
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Panel's Final Questions and Answers: APPs in Action - Breaking Down Barriers to Patient Care
Goal: Enable advanced practice providers to break down barriers in EoE patient care through comprehensive training and interactive Q&A sessions, enhancing their ability to diagnose, treat, and support in the management of EoE effectively.
Registration Fee
Registration is free.
Registration Options
- Register online
- Call 630-573-0600 Monday through Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm CT to register by phone
Any cancellations should be received 30 days prior to the course.
Attendees will receive a unique access link from ASGE Event <no-reply@zoom.us> to access the course.
CME is not offered. You will receive an ASGE EoE Certificate of Completion.