24th Annual IU Gastroenterology/Hepatology Update

1. Recognize what the adenoma detection rate is, and its relationship to the risk of post colonoscopy cancer.
2. Identify methods of removing adenomas and serrated lesions, and methods that reduce risk of complications.
3. Cite recommended surveillance intervals for various combinations of numbers of serrated lesions and adenomas, lesions sizes, and histologies.
4. Describe the subtypes of microscopic colitis and risk factors for the disorders.
5. Define treatment goals and effective therapies in microscopic colitis.
6. Explain medications commonly used for constipation, and pros and cons of each, including cost and side effects.
7. Recognize pharmacologic treatments for anal fissure and hemorrhoids.
8. Evaluate and make recommendations for anal pruritis.
9. Identify recommended surveillance intervals for Barrett’s esophagus.
10. Initiate evaluation for fecal incontinence in adults.
11. Recognize the roles of dilation, proton pump inhibitors, diet therapy, and steroids in eosinophilic esophagitis.
12. Describe recent updates in diagnosis and treatment of liver disorders.
13. Determine best practices in the treatment of acute and chronic pancreatitis.
14. Recognize recommended surveillance methods and intervals for patients with pancreatic cysts.
15. Identify best testing algorithms for acute upper and lower GI bleeding.
16. Describe appropriate biologic therapies in patients with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
17. Recall indications for multi-gene panel testing in patients with gastrointestinal cancers.
18. Express indications for peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) and gastric peroral endoscopic myotomy G-POEM.

IU School of Medicine Faculty, Nurses, Residents, Fellows and Staff: $0.00

IU Health Faculty, Nurses, and Staff: $0.00

Physicians, Nurses and other Healthcare Providers: $30

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Friday, May 7, 2021

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