Session 31: GERD: Nuts and Bolts
Wednesday, June 17, 2:00 – 3:30 pm
Auditorium Lulli
- How should the optimal reflux monitoring modality and protocol be selected for different reflux presentations?
- Can patients with AET <4% off PPI have actionable GERD?
- How should reflux-symptom association data on reflux monitoring tests be used for planning symptom management?
- Is there a role for anti-reflux therapy in treating reflux hypersensitivity
- The AET is 4-6% off PPI – now what?
- Can total reflux episode count on impedance monitoring direct management?
- What methods are available for clinical measurement of esophageal mucosal integrity?
- What are the roles of mucosal impedance metrics in evaluating typical and atypical reflux symptoms?
- Are there roles for barium esophagram and high-resolution manometry in GERD evaluation?
- How can FLIP be utilized for GERD diagnosis and management?
- What is the diagnostic approach to suspected reflux-related airway diseases?
- How can reflux management protect the lungs in pre- and post-transplant patients?