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Perianal Crohn's Disease - IBD Algorithm

 • 5-40% w perianal fistula
 • ↑ risk if colonic
risk if colonic CD ... Crohns #Disease #IBDAlgorithm
Intestinal Manifestations of HIV, IBD in HIV - IBD Algorithm

HIV + IBD Background
HIV + IBD Treatment
Intestinal
Intestinal Manifestations ... IBD Treatment Intestinal ... @wabillin #Intestinal ... gastroenterology #IBDAlgorithm
Asymptomatic Ileitis - IBD Algorithm

 • Found on 0.1-21% of non-diagnostic colonoscopies
 • Low likelihood of
of representing CD ... progresses to CD ... Asymptomatic #Ileitis #IBDAlgorithm
Causes of Fat Malabsorption - Differential Diagnosis
Biliary Duct Obstruction
 • Autoimmune— PBC, PSC
 • Infection— liver
choledocho/ithiasis Intestinal ... disease • IBD- CD
Distinguishing Between Paralytic vs Mechanical Ileus
Paralytic Ileus
 - Medical history: Frequent ulcer or gallstone pains or
Peristalsis: Increased, intestinal ... Mechanical #Ileus #comparison
Intestinal Ultrasound (IUS) in IBD - IBD Algorithm

IUS Pros (+): no radiation, cost-effective, real-time data, well
Intestinal Ultrasound ... @wabillin #Intestinal ... IBD #Algorithm #IBDAlgorithm
Helpful Clues for Distinguishing Upper vs. Lower GI Bleeding
Upper GI Bleed (proximal to ligament of Treitz):
source is small intestines ... Lower #GIBleed #comparison
Clamp Types - Common Surgical Instruments
Also called locking forceps, these are ratcheted instruments used to hold
used for grasping intestine ... instruments #types #comparison
Suction Types - Common Surgical Instruments
Suction tips, combined with a suction source, help to remove debris
used to protect intestines ... instruments #types #comparison
Potassium-Binding Agents to Treat Hyperkalemia
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (Lokelma):
 • Mechanism: Preferentially captures K in exchange for
Side Effects: Intestinal ... pharmacology #table #comparison