ESGE Academy Journal | Journal 01-2025 I Episode 3
Comprehensive Endoscopic Assessment of Rectal Anatomy and Orientation
COURSE
Series: ESGE Academy Journal
Season: Journal 01-2025
Episode 3 of 4: Comprehensive Endoscopic Assessment of Rectal Anatomy and Orientation
SPEAKERS
Dr. Pieter Jan Poortmans
DESCRIPTION
Explore the endoscopic assessment of rectal anatomy, focusing on the rectum's unique features and the importance of Houston valves. Key objectives include reviewing anatomical structures and understanding orientation during procedures. The video covers the rectum's relationships with nearby organs like the prostate and vagina, essential for diagnostics. Techniques for effective endoscopic examination are demonstrated, highlighting the need for thorough documentation of findings and structured lesion assessment.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1. Understand basic endoscopic rectal anatomy
2. How to orientate yourself in the rectu,
3. How to properly assess rectal lesions with regards to anatomical structures and orientation for treatment optimisation
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ESGE Academy Journal | Journal 01-2025 | Episode 4
Ampullary morphology and its clinical significance in ERCP (00:08:26)
Description
This video describes the detailed morphology of ampulla, and its clinical significance. The endoscopic appearance of ampulla and its classification is described with examples, including post-surgical anatomy of ampulla. The differentiation of minor and major papilla, and the identification of adenoma and neoplastic involvement of ampulla is also described. This detailed description will help in selective duct cannulation in timely manner.
