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Intestinal Ultrasound (IUS) in IBD - IBD Algorithm

IUS Pros (+): no radiation, cost-effective, real-time data, well
Intestinal Ultrasound ... ) in IBD - IBD Algorithm ... good for SB and colon ... #IBDAlgorithm # ... POCUS #gastroenterology
Stool / Poop Color - What it may mean
 • Brown: In general, healthy stool is
Stool / Poop Color ... The brown color ... through the large intestine ... #Stool #Poop #Color ... Differential #diagnosis #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
Colon Polyp Removal Algorithm - Endoscopy or Surgery Referral
Studies show polyp removal surgeries are performed at
Colon Polyp Removal ... Algorithm - Endoscopy ... for surgery #Colon ... #Polyp #Algorithm ... Referral #management #gastroenterology
Ulcerative Colitis - Surgical Options
 • Proctocolectomy - Ileostomy: ileum is attached to an external bag
Proctocolectomy - Small intestine ... 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 ... Behcet's disease • Colon ... differential #diagnosis #gastroenterology
Lower GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Suspected lower GI bleeding (LGIB):
 • Hematochezia 
 • Melena +
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):
source is small intestines ... or ascending colon ... versus #diagnosis #gastroenterology
GI Tract Secretions and Fluid Absorption
Dietary Input and Digestive Secretions:
 • Food and drink: 2000 mL
): 1000 mL • Intestinal ... Reabsorption: • Small intestine ... reabsorbs 7800 mL • Colon ... #Reabsorption #gastroenterology
Colon Ischemia - Diagnosis Algorithm
Mild disease - Typical symptoms of Cl with none of the associated
Colon Ischemia - ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... colonoscopy or CT #Colon ... Ischemia #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #gastroenterology