Impedance of the Esophagus - Jeffrey L. Conklin, MD - UCLA
University of California, Los Angeles via YouTube
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
Impedance defined
Impedance pH catheter
Measuring luminal impedance
What determines impedance measurement?
How impedance measures bolus movement
Impedance pH reflux event
Impedance distinguishes types of belch
Impedance manometry
Esophageal Impedance/Pressure Topography - Normal
Gastric bypass and heartburn/regurgitation
What is an infinitely compliant balloon? Why is it needed?
Ohm's Law Electrical impedance is the opposition that a circuit presents to a current when a voltage is applied.
Functional luminal imaging probe (FLIP)
EGJ-Distensibility Index
FLIP can be used to evaluate esophageal function
FLIP Esophageal Motor Patterns
Normal FLIP Topography
Achalasia Type
FLIP Classification Scheme
Taught by
UCLA Health