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Functional GI Disorders in IBD - IBD Algorithm

Background:
 • 25-40% of IBD in remission have IBS
Functional GI Disorders ... in IBD - IBD Algorithm ... #IBDAlgorithm # ... IBD #Algorithm # ... gastroenterology #management
Lower GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Suspected lower GI bleeding (LGIB):
 • Hematochezia 
 • Melena +
Management Algorithm ... Melena + right colon ... Polypectomy, Colorectal cancer ... LGIB #GIBleed #management ... #Algorithm #gastrointestinal
Diarrhea Workup and Management Algorithm in Transplant Patients
First Tier Microbiologic-Testing:
1. C. difficile PCR (Stool)
2. CMV qPCR
Diarrhea Workup and Management ... Algorithm in Transplant ... Ova and Parasite evaluation ... *Especially if concern ... PTLD, GVHD or IBD
Mild-to-Moderate Ulcerative Colitis - Management Algorithm
Curcumin:
 • Natural phytochemical from turmeric
 • 2g/day divided in 2-3
Ulcerative Colitis - Management ... placebo • Potential GI ... delivery to the colon ... #Colitis #UC #Management ... #treatment #IBD
Occult and Lower Gastronintestinal Bleed - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Occult (Stool + Occult blood and/or iron deficiency
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Angiodysplasia (colon ... , asymptomatic IBD ... OUT BRISK Upper GI ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
What is Fecal Occult Blood Testing (FOBT)
 • Screening for colorectal cancer in average risk population
for colorectal cancer ... for GIB/anemia evaluation ... esophagitis, gastritis, IBD ... Does not change management ... Massachusetts GI
Purpose: We sought to develop a patient decision aid to promote shared decision-making for patients who
displayed using a color-coded ... negative diagnostic evaluation ... aid in a single-center ... #Management #PatientInfo
Crohn's Disease & New Diagnosis of Colon Cancer Algorithm
 - Define Colonic Disease Extent, Activity &
New Diagnosis of Colon ... Cancer Algorithm ... #Cancer #algorithm ... #management #treatment ... #ibd
Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor-Mediated Colitis
Grade of Disease Severity:
 • G1: Increase < 4 BMs/day over baseline; mild
indicated Diagnostic Evaluation ... -4 • Consult GI ... Endoscopy (Flex Sig or Colon ... Colitis #diagnosis #management ... #algorithm #IBD