Esophagitis dissecans superficialis (EDS) secondary to esophagogastric junction outflow obstruction (EGJOO): a case report and literature review.

Esophageal dissecans superficialis (EDS) is a rare disease with endoscopic findings of sloughing squamous tissue with underlying normal mucosa and had no known cause. The literature does support possible causality between the presence of an esophageal stricture and EDS however there has been no association to date between EDS and esophagogastric junction outflow obstruction (EGJOO). We present a case of newly diagnosed EGJOO in a patient with long standing gastroesophageal reflux disease who presented with dysphagia.

COVID-19 outbreak and endoscopy: Considerations in patients encountered in a foregut surgery practice.

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus has become a critical challenge to global health. Since the arrival of coronavirus disease 2019 in the United States, several government agencies and professional societies have issued guidelines to healthcare systems and medical providers. Endoscopy is a substantial portion of the practice of many general surgeons in the United States.

Have outcomes improved in trauma patients age 90 years and older over the past decade: Experience at a level II trauma center.

Introduction: Managing trauma in the elderly is challenging and requires a multidisciplinary team approach. The aim of this study is to characterize and compare outcomes in patients 90 years and older in the last two decades.

Methods: Retrospective review of trauma patients 90 years and older admitted from 1996 to 2015.