Episode 10. Barrett's Oesophagus with Dr Puneet Mahindra
In this episode I have a conversation with Dr Puneet Mahindra on the subject of Barrett's oesophagus. Puneet not only discusses the origins of this condition, named after Australian born thoracic surgeon Mr Norman Barrett, but also discusses - · Its relationship to chronic reflux disease · Adenocarcinoma risk · Surveillance guidelines · Appropriate medical management Puneet makes the point that Barrett's oesophagus is an important reason why we should all take gastro-oesophageal reflux disease seriously.
In this episode I have a conversation with Dr Puneet Mahindra on the subject of Barrett’s oesophagus. Puneet not only discusses the origins of this condition, named after Australian born thoracic surgeon Mr Norman Barrett, but also discusses –
· Its relationship to chronic reflux disease
· Adenocarcinoma risk
· Surveillance guidelines
· Appropriate medical management
Puneet makes the point that Barrett’s oesophagus is an important reason why we should all take gastro-oesophageal reflux disease seriously. This is an excellent introduction and overview to the subject; I hope you enjoy the conversation.
References include –
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
ASGE guidelines
wiki.cancer.org.au
To be a guest on the show or provide some feedback, I’d love to hear from you: manager@gihealth.com.au
Dr Luke Crantock MBBS, FRACP, is a gastroenterologist in practice for over 25 years. He is the founder of The Centre for GI Health, based in Melbourne Australia and is passionate about educating General Practitioners and patients on disease prevention and how to manage and improve their digestive health.
Episode 9. Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease with Dr Puneet Mahindra
In this episode I interview experienced gastroenterologist Dr Puneet Mahindra on the common clinical problem of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. Puneet details - · Risk factors · Complications · Approaches to management He provides personal tips drawn from experience and the literature outlining an approach that should be helpful to everyone practicing clinical medicine.
In this episode I interview experienced gastroenterologist Dr Puneet Mahindra on the common clinical problem of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. Puneet details –
· Risk factors
· Complications
· Approaches to management
He provides personal tips drawn from experience and the literature outlining an approach that should be helpful to everyone practicing clinical medicine.
Puneet also walks us through his journey to becoming a gastroenterologist, growing up in India, working and studying in the United Kingdom and then Australia. I hope you enjoy the conversation.
Useful references include –
www.gesa.org.au (Clinical update and Management guidelines)
To be a guest on the show or provide some feedback, I’d love to hear from you: manager@gihealth.com.au
Dr Luke Crantock MBBS, FRACP, is a gastroenterologist in practice for over 25 years. He is the founder of The Centre for GI Health, based in Melbourne Australia and is passionate about educating General Practitioners and patients on disease prevention and how to manage and improve their digestive health.