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Intestinal Ultrasound (IUS) in IBD - IBD Algorithm

IUS Pros (+): no radiation, cost-effective, real-time data, well
(IUS) in IBD - ... IBD Algorithm ... good for SB and colon ... #IBD #Algorithm ... #IBDAlgorithm #
IBD Mimics
Infectious - Always RULE OUT infection (CMV, C. diff esp.) obtain travel & exposures history:
IBD Mimics Infectious ... Salmonella • Colon ... segmental colitis associated ... inflammation: IBS ... (irritable bowel
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Diagnosis:
 • Use a positive diagnostic strategy with
Irritable Bowel ... Syndrome (IBS) - ... Diagnosis and Management ... IBS is NOT a diagnosis ... onset ≥ 6 months associated
Constipation Management Algorithm
What do you mean by constipation?
 - Infrequent bowel movements, difficult defecation or both?
Constipation Management ... Algorithm What ... associated with ... defecation suggests IBS-C ... #Constipation #Management
Strongyloides Stercoralis
EPIDEMIOLOGY - ASSOCIATED WITH SOUTHEASTERN U.S.:
 • 0-6% US Prevalence of those:
 • ~30% Asymptomatic
EPIDEMIOLOGY - ASSOCIATED ... U.S.: • 0-6% US ... infiltrates - Intestinal ... Translocation through bowel ... Stercoralis #diagnosis #management