Clinical Skills:

During the training program the resident:

1. Interprets esophageal plain radiographs, contrast studies, CT scans, MRI, manometry, pH studies, and intraluminal echo;
   
   
2. Performs esophagoscopy, foreign body removal and biopsy;
   
   
3. Uses various operative approaches to different parts of the esophagus;
   
   
4. Performs anti-reflux operations including management of strictures;
   
   
5. Performs resection and reconstruction using various esophageal substitutes;
   
   
6. Evaluates and manages patients with esophageal motility disorders, performs myotomy and resection of diverticula;
   
   
7. Diagnoses, manages, and performs operations for esophageal perforation, chemical burns, and trauma;
   
   
8. Manages the complications of esophageal operations;
   
   
9. Uses video assisted thoracic surgery for esophageal diseases where appropriate.