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Approach to Conjugated Hyperbilirubinemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

1. Definition: T.bili elevation + >20% conjugated
2. Obtain RUQ
Approach to Conjugated ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... non-ICU vs ICU causes ... #gastroenterology ... #hepatology
Chronic Abdominal Pain Causes - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Many patients with chronic abdominal pain have had prior
Causes - Differential ... genitourinary causes ... Ovarian CA Diffuse ... Rib fracture • Shingles ... Differential #Diagnosis #gastroenterology
Algorithm regarding the diagnosis and treatment of Hereditary Hemochromatosis HH. 

Step 1: In the patient with
Algorithm regarding ... diagnosis and treatment ... If other causes ... hemochromatosis #algorithm ... #gastroenterology
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Diagnosis:
 • Use a positive diagnostic strategy with
Recurrent abdominal pain ... for diagnosis Treatment ... Rifaximin- up to 3 courses ... and Hepatology ... #treatment
Clarkson’s Disease - Capillary leak syndrome
Epidemiology: Roughly 150 published cases, Median age 50 years, No sex
150 published cases ... paresthesia, abdominal pain ... , Diffuse edema, ... spacing of IVIg cures ... #rheumatology
Complications after Bariatric Surgery
Post Bariatric Intestinal Failure:
 • Severe protein malnutrition after bariatric surgery
 • More
nutrients • TPN for treatment ... bloating, abd pain ... Gastric bypass causes ... excluded limb • Treatment ... and Hepatology
Portal Vein Thrombosis (PVT) Treatment Algorithm
 - If concern for ischemic: anti-coag+multidisciplinary care
 - W/o cirrhosis+recent
Algorithm - If ... - Cirrhosis: case-by-cased ... partially occlusive main ... #management #Algorithm ... #hepatology
Essential Thrombocythemia (ET)
ET is a chronic myeloproliferative neoplasm. Most cases are related to mutations that affect
Most cases are related ... atypical chest pain ... • Treatment algorithms ... Thrombocythemia #ET #hematology ... diagnosis #management #hematology
Quick Guide: Buprenorphine Initiation Algorithm
Adjunctive meds: 
The following can be prescribed PRN for symptoms of withdrawal
Buprenorphine Initiation Algorithm ... q 6 hours PRN nausea ... previous day as single ... Hospital Opioid Use Treatment ... #Treatment #Management