Vol. 5 Issue 5 - May 2018

Advice for Early Career Physicians ISDE Video Corner This month’s Esophagram highlights another video from the Advice for Early Career Physician series. The purpose of this video series is to provide advice by professional esophageal surgeons to increase the knowledge in esophageal treatments.

Surgery vs. Understanding the Disease - with Dr. Steven DeMeesters Steven DeMeester, MD is a partner in the Division of Foregut and Minimally Invasive Surgery at the Oregon Clinic in Portland Oregon. His clinical and research focus is on GERD, Barrett’s esophagus and esophageal cancer. He has numerous peer reviewed papers, book chapters and national and international presentations on these topics as well as other benign and complex esophageal conditions.  Click on the video above to hear about the impact one mentor had on Dr. Steven DeMeester's early career days.

Dr. Steven DeMeester, USA Click here to watch more videos on the ISDE Video Corner.

A concise review of opioid-induced esophageal dysfunction: is this a new clinical entity? Diseases of the Esophagus: Featured Article Editors-in-Chief Neil Gupta and Giovanni Zaniotto have chosen to feature an article that reviews the opioid-induced esophageal dysfunction. Read more. DOTE: Volume 31, Issue 5

ISDE 2018 Elections - Voting Opens mid-June   The ISDE Executive committee have selected candidates to serve a two year term on the ISDE Board of Directors. The slate of candidates will be available on  June 15 . Detailed voting information will be emailed to all active ISDE members prior to the election opening dates. Click here to join or renew.

ISDE World Congress September 16-19, 2018 - Vienna, Austria

The ISDE Biennial World Congress brings together multiple specialties focused on the clinical management and research of patients with esophageal diseases. The 16th ISDE World Congress will be held in the beautiful city of Vienna (Austria), providing a platform for the exchange of clinical and scientific knowledge, latest development and opportunities to network with like-minded individuals. With over 20 sessions covering such topics as multi-disciplinary approaches to achalasia to future directions in classification and staging of carcinoma of the esophagogastric junction, there is something for everyone. In the lead up to the conference we will be highlighting different sessions we think will interest you. ISDE2018 is accredited for up to 16 European CME credits by EACCME® and may be recognized by other bodies. Find out more.

Register here before August 20 to receive a discounted rate. Remember, ISDE members can save up to 190EUR. Click here to join or renew.

Need a place to stay in Vienna? Book now through the official housing bureau to receive special rates and added complimentary amenities. Start booking here.

The Scientific Program is beginning to take shape. Click here to check it out.

Quality of Life in Esophageal Cancer Session Spotlight Moderated by Peter Siersema and Magnus Nilsson this session will highlight quality of life considerations as they relate to esophageal cancer including the management of dysphagia in curative and palliative settings. Speakers will also address health related quality of life, nutrition, appetite and weight loss after esophageal cancer surgery, as well as the results of a LASER study on post-surgery symptoms. Hear from thought-leaders including: Peter Siersema, Radboud University Medical Center, Netherlands Bas Wijnhoven, Erasmus MC, Ne therlands John Reynolds, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland Sheraz Markar, Imperial College London, United Kingdom

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Complimentary subscription to the society journal Diseases of the Esophagus Receive regular Literature Updates and News Updates Reduced registration rates to all ISDE World Congresses, including the 16th ISDE World Congress in Vienna, Austria, September 16-19, 2018 Access to educational content in our video library Opportunity to participate on ISDE committees that encourage basic and clinical research in fields related to the esophagus Access to previous World Congress material Networking opportunities with ISDE members around the world Being a part of the international esophageal community

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