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Acute Esophageal Necrosis
History: Hematemesis and/or melena (70%), Dysphagia, Epigastric/chest pain, Sepsis
Diagnosis EGD and Biopsy
Differential: Melanosis, Melanoma,
Acute Esophageal ... Necrosis History ... Sepsis Diagnosis EGD ... #Necrosis #black ... #gastroenterology
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
• Avascular necrosis ... dislocation • ED ... Management: Pain ... #Fracture #Wrist ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
box, pain with wrist ... dislocation • ED ... Management: Pain ... #TerryThomas #Wrist ... #Scaphoid #Carpal
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
Carpal fracture (scaphoid ... nerve injury • ED ... Management: Pain ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Esophageal Necrosis
Etiology:
 - Ischemia and Gastric Outlet Obstruction with GERD may be inciting events
 - Associated
Esophageal Necrosis ... Necrosis should ... Diagnosis: - EGD ... #Necrosis #diagnosis ... #management #gastroenterology