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When Scleroderma Gets Hard on the Stomach - Lisa D. Lin, MD, MS - UCLA Digestive Diseases

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Overview

Explore the impact of scleroderma on the digestive system in this informative 23-minute lecture from the 9th Annual UCLA-Mellinkoff Gastroenterology and Hepatology Symposium. Gain insights into the pathophysiology of scleroderma and its effects on the esophagus and stomach. Learn about various treatment options for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and gastroparesis associated with scleroderma, including prokinetics, metaclopramide, and erythromycin. Discover key take-home points and comprehensive treatment strategies presented by Dr. Lisa D. Lin, a specialist from the UCLA Vatche & Tamar Manoukian Division of Digestive Diseases.

Syllabus

Introduction
Overview
What is scleroderma
Scleroderma pathophysiology
Esophagus involvement
GERD
Esophagus
Prokinetics
Gastroparesis
Treatment
Metaclopramide
Erythromycin
Other treatment options
Take home points
Treatment options

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