John C. Lipham

Achieving physiologic distensibility targets frequently requires modification of standard cruroplasty during anti-reflux surgery

Abstract Background Intraoperative EndoFLIP provides objective assessment of esophagogastric junction (EGJ) distensibility during anti-reflux surgery, and final distensibility index (DI) values of 2.0–3.5 mm 2 /mmHg have been associated with improved reflux control while minimizi...

The Tissue Systems Pathology Test Guides Physician Recommendations for Patients With Non-Dysplastic Barrett’s Esophagus: A Case Series From a Gastrointestinal Surgery Center

Background: Management strategies that rely on clinicopathologic factors have limited ability in risk-stratifying patients with Barrett’s esophagus (BE). The tissue systems pathology test (TissueCypher, TSP-9) is clinically validated to risk stratify patients with BE for progress...