American Foregut Society
Studies Support Risk Scoring Test For Barrett’s Esophagus Progression
Two studies presented at a recent conference support use of the tissue systems pathology test for prediction of ...
APRIL 2, 2025

Closing the Door on Barrett’s: The Critical Role of Reflux Control in EET Outcomes
Despite two decades of progress in ablation techniques, the incidence of esophageal cancer has remained largely ...
MARCH 21, 2025

Spray Cryotherapy Expands Treatment Options For Challenging Esophageal Cancer Cases
Cryotherapy has emerged as a promising treatment option for various stages of esophageal cancer, offering a ...
MARCH 19, 2025

Delayed Endoscopic Management of Esophageal Variceal Bleeding Linked to Higher Mortality
A recent study found the timing of endoscopic management for esophageal variceal bleeding significantly affects ...
JANUARY 28, 2025

Self-Dilation Allows for Less Scoping For Refractory Esophageal Strictures
Self-dilation significantly extends the time between endoscopic dilation for patients with refractory benign ...
DECEMBER 27, 2024

Gut Check: New Study Challenges Gastroparesis Diagnostics
Many patients diagnosed with gastroparesis may have normal gastric emptying or dysmotility in multiple regions of ...
NOVEMBER 20, 2024

AFS Releases New Guidance on TIF for GERD
The American Foregut Society has issued new guidance on best practices for transoral incisionless fundoplication ...
AUGUST 25, 2023

AFS Classification Characterizes EGJ Integrity in GERD
A working group from the American Foregut Society reviewed and expanded the Hill grade classification for ...
APRIL 27, 2023
