7 results
IBD Mimics
Infectious - Always RULE OUT infection (CMV, C. diff esp.) obtain travel & exposures history:
IBD Mimics Infectious ... history: • Small intestine ... Salmonella • Colon ... & small/large intestine ... Behcet's disease • Colon
Ulcerative Colitis - Surgical Options
 • Proctocolectomy - Ileostomy: ileum is attached to an external bag
Ulcerative Colitis ... Proctocolectomy - Small intestine ... the anus after colon ... #Ulcerative #Colitis ... gastroenterology #IBD
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 ... @wabillin #Intestinal ... #POCUS #gastroenterology
Mild-to-Moderate Ulcerative Colitis - Management Algorithm
Curcumin:
 • Natural phytochemical from turmeric
 • 2g/day divided in 2-3
Mild-to-Moderate Ulcerative Colitis ... - Management Algorithm ... delivery to the colon ... #Ulcerative #Colitis ... #treatment #IBD
Pathogenesis of Select Causes of Constipation in Adults and in Elderly

 • Mechanical (ex. Bowel Obstruction,
infiltration of the intestinal ... muscle wall of the colon ... Ability of the colon ... anal canal -> Evacuation ... effective • IBS-C
Occult and Lower Gastronintestinal Bleed - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Occult (Stool + Occult blood and/or iron deficiency
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Angiodysplasia (colon ... , asymptomatic IBD ... bleed, • Acute colitis ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor-Mediated Colitis
Grade of Disease Severity:
 • G1: Increase < 4 BMs/day over baseline; mild
Inhibitor-Mediated Colitis ... indicated Diagnostic Evaluation ... Endoscopy (Flex Sig or Colon ... diagnosis #management #algorithm ... #IBD