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Management of Abdominal Distension and Bloating - Treatment Algorithm

Definitions
Pathophysiology
Organic/Pathologic Etiologies:
 • Small Intestinal Bowel Overgrowth (SIBO)
Distension and ... • Prior GEJ surgery ... Fundoplication, Bariatric surgery ... • Pelvic Floor Dysfunction ... #Distension #Bloating
Causes of Adrenal Insufficiency - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Autoimmune:
 • Isolated
 • Polyglandular autoimmune syndrome 1
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Infecton • Trauma ... Hemochromatosis Other: • Surgery ... • Pituitary dysfunction ... • Hypothalamic dysfunction
Male Sexual and Erectile Dysfunction - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Erectile Dysfunction
 - Psychological
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Sensate • Focus ... Pelvis • Trauma ... • Pelvic Surgery ... • Prostate Surgery
Causes of Adrenal Insufficiency - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
ACTH-Dependent (Secondary):
 • Pituitary Dysfunction
 • Hypothalamic Dysfunction
ACTH-Independent (Primary):
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... : • Pituitary Dysfunction ... • Hypothalamic Dysfunction ... , Rickettsia), Trauma ... Hemochromatosis • Other: Surgery
Causes of Chronic Dyspnea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pericardial
 • Effusion
 • Cardiac Tamponade*
 • Constriction
Myocardial
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Myocardial • Systolic Dysfunction ... • Diastolic Dysfunction ... Kyphoscoliosis • Abdominal ... Distention Pulmonary
Abdominal Distention - Differential Diagnostic Algorithm
Ascites
Bowel Dilatation
Other Causes
Mechanical Obstruction
 • Adhesions 60%
 • Volvulus 3%
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Abdominal Distention ... Differential Diagnostic Algorithm ... Ogilvie's Syndrome • Trauma ... /Surgery • Medical ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Approaching a Difficult Colonoscopy - Scoping Summary
Risk factors for failed C-scope:
 • Incr Age
 • Female
• History of abdominal ... or pelvic surgery ... 420s vs 550s Abdominal ... position changes, distension ... diagnosis #management #algorithm
Algorithm for management of Multiple Trauma in Mountain Environment
Complete primary survey
 - Haemorrhage control (regional and
Algorithm for management ... of Multiple Trauma ... Complete primary survey ... SMR - Consider POCUS ... -1 #Multiple #Trauma
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
optimized before surgery ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... with valvular dysfunction ... or LV dysfunction ... undergoing AAA or upper abdominal
Acute Pancreatitis - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

Presentation: 
 • Epigastric abdominal pain (90%, characteristically
• Epigastric abdominal ... • Other: ERCP/surgery ... , Trauma, Drugs, ... pancreas, sphincter dysfunction