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| Credits | 1.00 |
| Release Date | 1/18/2008 |
| Termination Date | 1/18/2011 |
| Cost |
$25.00 to view the program and complete a post test for CME credit. To purchase this program please log in.
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| Description | While Barrett's esophagus may cause no symptoms itself, a small number of people with this condition develop a relatively rare but often deadly type of cancer of the esophagus called esophageal adenocarcinoma. Barrett's esophagus is estimated to affect about 700,000 adults in the United States and is associated with the very common condition gastroesophageal reflux disease. |
| Accreditation Statement | The Ohio State University Medical Center, Center for Continuing Medical Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The Ohio State University Medical Center designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. |
| Author | Abbas Abbas, MD and Tanios Bekaii-Saab, MD |
| Objectives | Upon completion of this educational activity the viewer will be able to:
1.) Review the diagnosis and management of Barrett's Esophagus. 2.) Recognize the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to treating esophageal cancer. 3.) Review the data supporting the use of a trimodality approach to treating locoregional esophageal cancer to improve survival. |
| Audience | This course is designed for physicians. |
| Estimated Time to Complete | 1 Hour |
