Episode 4
Comparing the treatment strategies
Dr. Caitlin Houghton sits down with both Dr. Appannagari (GI) and Dr. Kemp (foregut surgeon) to discuss the thought processes behind their treatment recommendations for Uncle Pat. Hear the core differences in how GIs and foregut surgeons approach patients, and how we can possibly bridge the treatment gap moving forward to provide more personalized care.
In this episode
- Both clinicians agree on a few key points:
- Acid reflux leads to Barrett's esophagus (BE)
- BE is a precursor to esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC)
- A hiatal hernia can result in increased acid reflux
- The clinicians differ when approaching patient care:
- Foregut surgeon, Dr. Kemp, focuses on disease regression. She prefers to surgically correct core structural problems initially before an irreversible event occurs.
- Gastroenterologist, Dr. Appannagari, focuses on preventing disease progression by controlling associated symptoms oftentimes through medication.
- Discover how TissueCypher delivers actionable insights to support clinicians and patients in making informed treatment decisions.
All episodes
- Episode 1: Meet My Uncle Pat
- Episode 2: Uncle Pat visits with his GI
- Episode 3: Uncle Pat gets a consult with a foregut surgeon
- Episode 4: Comparing the treatment strategies
- Episode 5: Deciding on a care plan
Dr. Caitlin Houghton serves as a Key Opinion Leader for Castle Biosciences, which has sponsored development of this video series.