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Intestinal Ultrasound (IUS) in IBD - IBD Algorithm

IUS Pros (+): no radiation, cost-effective, real-time data, well
Intestinal Ultrasound ... IBD Algorithm ... good for SB and colon ... #IBDAlgorithm # ... POCUS #gastroenterology
Intestinal Manifestations of HIV, IBD in HIV - IBD Algorithm

HIV + IBD Background
HIV + IBD Treatment
Intestinal
Intestinal Manifestations ... IBD in HIV - IBD Algorithm ... #HIV #IBD #Algorithm ... #diagnosis #gastroenterology ... #IBDAlgorithm
Stool / Poop Color - What it may mean
 • Brown: In general, healthy stool is
Stool / Poop Color ... healthy stool is ... The brown color ... is largely due to ... Differential #diagnosis #gastroenterology
Lower GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Suspected lower GI bleeding (LGIB):
 • Hematochezia 
 • Melena +
Lower GI Bleed - ... Management Algorithm ... Melena + right colon ... GIBleed #management #Algorithm ... gastrointestinal #gastroenterology
Helpful Clues for Distinguishing Upper vs. Lower GI Bleeding
Upper GI Bleed (proximal to ligament of Treitz):
Bleeding Upper GI Bleed ... Lower GI Bleed ( ... small intestines ... or ascending colon ... versus #diagnosis #gastroenterology
Gastric Intestinal Metaplasia (GIM)
 • GIM is a precancerous, histopathologic change characterized by replacement of normal
Gastric Intestinal ... (GIM) • GIM is ... common trigger is ... Clinical decision algorithm ... diagnosis #management #gastroenterology
Ulcerative Colitis - Surgical Options
 • Proctocolectomy - Ileostomy: ileum is attached to an external bag
Ileostomy: ileum is ... Proctocolectomy - Small intestine ... is connected to ... the anus after colon ... patientinfo #surgery #gastroenterology
IBD Mimics
Infectious - Always RULE OUT infection (CMV, C. diff esp.) obtain travel & exposures history:
history: • Small intestine ... Salmonella • Colon ... & small/large intestine ... inflammation: IBS ... differential #diagnosis #gastroenterology
Functional GI Disorders in IBD - IBD Algorithm

Background:
 • 25-40% of IBD in remission have IBS
Disorders in IBD - IBD Algorithm ... remission have IBS ... #IBDAlgorithm # ... IBD #Algorithm # ... gastroenterology