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Cardiac Tamponade - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Caused by an accumulation of blood, pus, effusion fluid
diagnosis and rapid drainage ... thoracotomy is a better treatment ... of underlying cause ... small volume may cause ... Diagnosis #Management #Workup
Achalasia Summary

Epidemiology: 10 cases per 100,000 individuals

Defined by inadequate relaxation of the LES and aperistalsis
Primary or
cause is unknown ... Treatment: Laparoscopic ... Treatment options ... diagnosis #management #treatment ... #gastroenterology
Dysphagia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Symptom | Diagnosis
• Solid-food dysphagia present for months to years | Mechanical
disorder such as achalasia ... disorder → EGD Treatment ... the underlying cause ... Diagnosis #Management #gastroenterology ... #workup
Acute Pancreatitis - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

Presentation: 
 • Epigastric abdominal pain (90%, characteristically
Imaging findings Workup ... cefepime+flagyl) ± drainage ... Diagnosis #Management #Treatment ... #Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology Endoscopy Tools and Accessories - A Visual Catalog for Trainees and Young Gastroenterologists
Biopsy Forceps:
Gastroenterology ... Management: • ACHALASIA ... patients with achalasia ... for palliative treatment ... energy or heat to cause