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Variceal Screening Algorithm in Cirrhosis

#Variceal #Screening #Algorithm #cirrhosis #hepatology #endoscopy #EGD #management
Variceal Screening Algorithm ... Variceal #Screening #Algorithm ... hepatology #endoscopy #EGD
Forrest Classification for Peptic Ulcer Bleeding
Rebleeding risks are without endoscopic intervention
1a - Spurting Bleed - 60-100%
Re-bleeding IIb - Adherent ... gastroenterology #EGD
Hydroxychloroquine Serum Measurement in SLE
 • Terminal elimination half-life = 40 days ([HCQI reflects long-term intake)
1500ng/mL • Non-adherence ... check therapeutic adherence ... poor therapeutic adherence
Eosinophilic esophagitis management algorithm according to available consensus guidelines and expert recommendations. EGD=esophagogastroduodenoscopy; PPI=proton pump inhibitor;
esophagitis management algorithm ... EGD=esophagogastroduodenoscopy ... #Eosinophilia #Algorithm
Esophageal Crohn's Disease Management Algorithm

Assess for Active Symptoms and for Stricturing/Fistulizing Disease
Stricturing DX:
 • Bx r/o
Disease Management Algorithm ... Consider PEG & EEN • EGD ... Fibrin Injection • EGD ... Esophagectomy Algorithm ... Disease #Management #Algorithm
Forrest Classification of Upper GI Bleeding
Acute Hemorrhage
  Ia - Active Spurting, Re-bleeding Risk 60-100%
40-50% IIb - Adherent ... gastroenterology #egd
EGD Nail Removal in the Duodenum
6y M, Hx of 2.5" carpenter's Nail ingestion 3hrs. Very sharp
EGD Nail Removal ... hold from sharp end ... not, trail sharp end ... Removal #Endoscopy #egd
Screening and surveillance of varices in patients with cirrhosis. 

- No for screening need if platelets
Surveillance #Hepatology #EGD ... #PrimaryCare #Algorithm
Persistent UC Symptoms Despite 5-ASA Therapies
 • Assess for Drug Adherence
 • Disease Activity Assessment (bloody
Assess for Drug Adherence ... JAK Inhibitor Algorithm ... Treatment #Management #Algorithm
Endoscopic Bleeding Risk - Summary points from ASGE guideline 

Low Risk Procedures 
 - Diagnostic endoscopy
forceps biopsy (EGD ... - Resections (ESD ... Gastroenterology #EGD