Digestive Diseases Week 2018

Digestive diseases week (DDW) was held in Washington, DC over the past several days. FSIE had a strong showing! Special congratulations goes to Dr Ahmed Zihni for presenting "Laparoscopic Heller Myotomy VS POEM: Evolving Criteria for Treatment Selection" which took a critical look at not only the clinical outcomes of the two procedures but also the role insurance plays in the once doctor-patient decision for treatment. The work was also given the prestigious honor of being highlighted in the "Best of DDW" all society session. Great job team!  Some other FSIE DDW highlights include: 

• POEM for Achalasia: presented by Lee L Swanstrom
• Is GERD the Cause and Can GEJ Cancers Be Prevented? presented by Steve R DeMeester
• Does Treatment of the Hiatus Influence the Outcomes of Magnetic Sphincter Augmentation for Chronic GERD: presented by Matias Mihura of Swedish Hospital in Seattle, Christy M Dunst co-author
• POEM: The Mistakes That I have Learned From: presented by Lee L Swanstrom
• In Favor of the Wrap: presented by Lee L Swanstrom
• Laparoscopic Transhiatal Esophagectomy for Invasive Esophageal Adenocarcinoma: poster presented by Christy M Dunst.