ABEA and DRS Webinar: Advanced UES Dysfunction Diagnostics and Management

Presented on December 10th, 2025

This webinar provides an in-depth exploration of advanced diagnostics and management of upper esophageal sphincter (UES) dysfunction. Participants will learn the latest techniques in fluoroscopic assessment, gain expertise in high-resolution pharyngeal manometry protocols, and understand the role of EndoFLIP technology in UES evaluation. The session will review current management approaches, including Z-POEM, C-POEM, balloon dilation, and cricopharyngeus myotomy and myectomy, and highlight emerging therapies and research developments shaping the future of UES care.

ABEA and DRS members can attend for free! Simply request your access code from your organization to secure your spot.

Moderator: 

• Anaïs Rameau, MD, is a fellowship-trained laryngologist, she provides advanced expertise in the evaluation and treatment of swallowing, cough, voice and airway disorders

Panelists:

• Lisa M Evangelista, CScD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S,  is an Associate Professor and Director of Speech Pathology at the UC Davis Medical Center, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and is actively involved in clinical practice, academic research and educational training.
• Apoorva T Ramaswamy, MD, is a Otolaryngology Specialist, specializing in Hypersensitivity at the OSUCCC – James
• Kartik Sampath, MD, is a clinical and research interests relate to the fields of pancreatology, therapeutic endoscopy, surgical endoscopy, bariatric endoscopy and obesity medicine.
• Ashli O’Rourke, MD, is a board-certified otolaryngologist and Senior Examiner for the American Board of Otolaryngology, joined the MUSC Evelyn Trammell Institute for Voice & Swallowing in 2012 after completing her SLP training, medical school, residency, and fellowship in laryngology and swallowing disorders.
• Nikhila Raol, MD, is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist who specializes in assessing and treating children with feeding and swallowing disorders, as well as children with obstructive sleep apnea. She has expertise in both surgical treatments and nonsurgical multidisciplinary management for swallowing dysfunction and refractory sleep apnea. She is a frequent presenter at conferences and active researcher in both areas of expertise