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Lower GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Suspected lower GI bleeding (LGIB):
 • Hematochezia 
 • Melena +
Management Algorithm ... Melena + right colon ... bleed) vs Stable ... LGIB #GIBleed #management ... #gastroenterology
Colon Polyp Removal Algorithm - Endoscopy or Surgery Referral
Studies show polyp removal surgeries are performed at
Colon Polyp Removal ... Algorithm - Endoscopy ... for surgery #Colon ... Surgery #Referral #management ... #gastroenterology
Hamartomatous Polyposis Syndromes - Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome (PJS), Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome (JPS), Cowden Syndrome (CS), Cronkhite-Canada (CC),
Criteria: >5 Juvenile colon ... polyps outside the colon ... gene mutation - Colon ... 95%, throughout colon ... #gastroenterology
Intestinal Ultrasound (IUS) in IBD - IBD Algorithm

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

Background:
 • 25-40% of IBD in remission have IBS
in IBD - IBD Algorithm ... Disorders #IBS #IBDAlgorithm ... #IBD #Algorithm ... #gastroenterology ... #management #treatment
Mild-to-Moderate Ulcerative Colitis - Management Algorithm
Curcumin:
 • Natural phytochemical from turmeric
 • 2g/day divided in 2-3
Ulcerative Colitis - Management ... Algorithm Curcumin ... placebo • Potential GI ... delivery to the colon ... #Colitis #UC #Management
GI Bleed - Rapid Response Management

1) Ask for en route: Vitals, categorization, volume of blood loss,
GI Bleed - Rapid ... Response Management ... intervention (EGD/Colo ... NatalieRosen_MD #GI ... Gastrointestinal #gastroenterology
Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based tests:
 • FIT: 79% sensitivity, 94% specificity for CRC
lesions or SSLs • Colon ... CAllamneni via Emory Gastroenterology ... Colorectal #Cancer #colon ... Tests #comparison #table ... #management #gastroenterology
For my UME micro course, I made a figure that captures this terminology and lets learners
clinical use, I’ve color ... coded the abx bars ... #pharmacology #management ... #spectrum #table
ACA Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines

When to Screen?
When to Stop?
Family History

Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based
lesions or SSLs • Colon ... Colorectal #Cancer #colon ... Tests #comparison #table ... #management #gastroenterology