Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

• Describe achalasia and esophagogastric junction outflow obstruction as defined by the Chicago classification.
• Apply new guidelines in the management of patients with Barrett’s esophagus.
• Identify patients with Barrett's esophagus who are appropriate candidates for endoscopic eradication therapy including endoscopic mucosal resection and radiofrequency ablation.
• Describe the role of dietary therapy in eosinophilic esophagitis.
• Summarize the appropriate use of tools to diagnose and assess treatment response in gastroesophageal reflux disease.
• Assess the potential effects of opioids on esophageal motility.
• Review the potential effects of bariatric surgery on esophageal function.
• Describe the clinical and endoscopic management of patients with benign refractory esophageal strictures.

Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge or performance of any care or procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught in this course.