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X-ray limitations
It’s important to know the limitations of X-rays so we can correctly interpret them in
Care UltraSound (POCUS ... ) to CT or MRI. ... Diagnosis #Radiology #ChestXRay ... #KUB #CXR #Sensitivity
Small Bowel Obstruction Testing Accuracy
#Diagnosis #SBO #Testing #Accuracy #Sensitivity #Specificity #KUB #AbdominalXRay #CT #POCUS #LikelihoodRatio #Comparison
Testing #Accuracy #Sensitivity ... AbdominalXRay #CT ... #POCUS #LikelihoodRatio ... #Comparison #Table
Additional Modalities for Workup of GI Bleed (Other than EGD + Colonoscopy)

Pill endoscopy
 • Able to
endoscopy limits, high sensitivity ... Triple-phase CT ... or nephropathy CT ... Bleed #GIBleed #management ... gastroenterology #table
Aortoenteric Fistula - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
• Uncommon but life-threatening
• Most common site of bowel connection
Diagnosis and Management ... undergo EGD - Sensitivity ... • CT findings ... Management: SURGERY ... Fistula #Diagnosis #Management
Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based tests:
 • FIT: 79% sensitivity, 94% specificity for CRC
tests: • FIT: 79% sensitivity ... DNA test: 92% sensitivity ... mortality 26% • CT ... Tests #comparison #table ... #management #gastroenterology
ACA Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines

When to Screen?
When to Stop?
Family History

Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based
: • FIT: 79% sensitivity ... DNA test: 92% sensitivity ... mortality 26% • CT ... Tests #comparison #table ... #management #gastroenterology