罗伯特·G. Kardashian Center for 食道健康

At 皇冠hga025大学洛杉矶分校健康, we have a diverse group of experts treating a wide range of esophageal disorders. Our team cares for patients of all ages to promote esophageal health.

罗伯特·G. Kardashian Center for 食道健康 at UCLA

Why choose 皇冠hga025大学洛杉矶分校健康 for esophageal disorders?

We're dedicated to improving your quality of life and providing innovative treatment. The Kardashian family has partnered with 皇冠hga025大学洛杉矶分校健康 to establish a center for holistic, 以病人为中心的治疗, research and education related to disorders of the esophagus. When you come to the UCLA 罗伯特·G. Kardashian Center for 食道健康, you receive:

Multispecialty方法: We draw from a vast pool of experts across 皇冠hga025大学洛杉矶分校健康. You receive customized care from skilled specialists, 包括肠胃科, 运动专家, 介入英国, 头颈外科医生, 普通外科和胸外科, 言语病理学家, 肿瘤学家, 放射肿瘤学家, 放射科医生和病理学家.

最先进的技术: Our experts harness the power of the latest technology for advanced screening, 诊断与治疗. Precision helps us target care to your specific needs.

Access to Integrative Digestive Health and 健康 Program: We take a holistic approach to esophageal treatment and health. Your care team may also include 胃肠道营养学家, an 综合执业护士 and certified mindfulness teacher, 和GI健康心理学家.

协调护理: We work with a dedicated team of nurse coordinators and nurse practitioners who manage care between specialties for efficiency and expedited care.

Access to clinical trials and research: We have the resources of a major medical center and teaching hospital behind us. Scientists in research laboratories work closely with physicians to bring you new and improved diagnostics, treatments and prevention strategies.

我们的护理领域

Our esophageal experts combine technology and expertise to deliver accurate diagnoses and effective treatments. We work as a team to optimize your health and help you feel your best.

全面的评估

Our specialists diagnose esophageal disorders by gathering a thorough medical history and physical examination. 作为评估的一部分, your physician may order additional testing and consult other center specialists. Our comprehensive assessments enable us to deliver the most effective therapies for you.

精确的诊断

Our experts use the latest technology to determine the exact cause of your symptoms and evaluate how well your esophagus works. We offer diagnostic testing including:

内镜超声(EUS)
Esophagram
食道汉堡研究
Fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES)
高分辨率测压法
Impedance planimetry (EndoFLIP™)
Modified barium swallow study (MBSS)
胃镜检查
Wire-based esophageal pH testing
无线pH值测试(Bravo™)

定制的护理

Our specialists provide exceptional care for all types of esophageal disease and dysfunction. We draw from evidence-based best practices to create a tailored treatment plan. 是否需要药物治疗, 内镜手术, 整体护理, 或手术, 我是专家.

我们治疗的食道疾病

We have experience treating all esophageal disorders, from common to complex. Some of the conditions we treat include:

Acid reflux/gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
失弛缓性
巴雷特食管
打嗝障碍
环咽的酒吧
弥漫性食管痉挛(DES)
吞咽困难
嗜酸性粒细胞性食管炎(EoE)
食道癌
食管狭窄
食管静脉曲张
食管炎
Globus pharyngeus
食管裂孔疝
进口片
手提钻食道
喉咽返流
硬皮病
泽克的憩室

我们提供的治疗

Your individualized treatment plan may include a combination of therapies. 这些可能是:

药物

Some esophageal disorders respond well to medications. Your physician may recommend options such as acid-suppressing medications, promotility agents to increase contractions or muscle relaxants.

Minimally-invasive 内镜手术

Our 介入英国 perform minimally invasive procedures to treat a range of esophageal conditions. We use state-of-the art technology for these techniques, which often result in fewer incisions and faster recovery. 您可能会收到:

Botox® injections during endoscopy
Chromoendoscopy
冷冻疗法
扩张
Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR)
Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM)
射频消融(RFA)
支架
Transoral incisionless fundoplication (TIF)

外科手术

In some cases, you may need surgery for an esophageal disorder. Our skilled surgeons use the the latest surgical techniques during:

食管/海勒肌切开术
裂孔疝修补术
腹腔镜检查
LINX® Reflux Management System
Fundoplication
胸腔镜检查
泽克的diverticulectomy

健康和保健指导

Our aim is to diagnose and treat disease while optimizing your health. You receive personalized care from an experienced multidisciplinary team as well as registered 胃肠道营养学家, 健康心理学家, 综合执业护士s and other support services.