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Management of Abdominal Distension and Bloating - Treatment Algorithm

Definitions
Pathophysiology
Organic/Pathologic Etiologies:
 • Small Intestinal Bowel Overgrowth (SIBO)
Management of Abdominal ... Intolerance • Celiac Disease ... • Prior GEJ surgery ... Fundoplication, Bariatric surgery ... obstruction (CIPO) Disorders
Summary of meta-analysis of pharmacotherapy trials in BPD
https://www.cochrane.org/CD005652/BEHAV_psychological-therapies-borderline-personality-disorder
Meta-analyses of RCTs were undertaken for the following outcomes:
Meta-analyses of RCTs ... Guideline for the Management ... compared the study treatment ... with ‘treatment ... and 5.4 #EBM #Management
Esophageal Crohn's Disease Management Algorithm

Assess for Active Symptoms and for Stricturing/Fistulizing Disease
Stricturing DX:
 • Bx r/o
Management Algorithm ... • Serial Dilation ... Fistula: Consult CTS ... #Management #Algorithm ... #treatment #IBD
CNS Manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Clinical Manifestations: Demyelinating Syndrome, Headache, Movement disorders, Seizure disorders, Aseptic
Headache, Movement disorders ... , Seizure disorders ... Cerebrovascular Disease ... cerebritis #diagnosis #management ... #treatment
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Summary

GERD: Diagnosis
• Heartburn (substernal burning sensation) and acid regurgitation
• Chest pain
Extraesophageal
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease ... Before antireflux surgery ... exclude motility disorders ... - Antireflux surgery ... #diagnosis #management
Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
Connective tissue disorder ... • Aortic valve disease ... • Cardiac surgery ... catheterization • Thoracic ... deficit • Shock Treatment
Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Epidemiology:
 • Prevalence: 1-2 cases per million -
Diagnosis and Management ... positive in 2/3 of pts ... limb or joint disorders ... Person Syndrome Treatment ... #treatment #neurology
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
Diagnosis and Management ... a gas exchange disorder ... intrinsic lung disease ... ) on room air Treatment ... #treatment #hepatology
Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Clinical features - Classic triad (flank pain, hematuria,
Diagnosis and Management ... locally advanced disease ... Imaging and Treatment ... Rx of choice: surgery ... RCC #Diagnosis #Management
Dysphagia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Symptom | Diagnosis
• Solid-food dysphagia present for months to years | Mechanical
Mediastinal mass, Left atrial ... or neurologic disorders ... stroke, Parkinson disease ... → EGD Treatment ... Differential #Diagnosis #Management