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Endoscopic Bleeding Risk - Summary points from ASGE guideline 

Low Risk Procedures 
 - Diagnostic endoscopy
forceps biopsy (EGD, Colo ... endoscopic mucosal resection ... or bougie) - Resections ... Bleeding #Risks #Gastroenterology ... HighRisk #Diagnosis #Management
Interventional bronchoscopic and surgical treatments for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Overview of various therapies used
pulmonary disease (COPD ... patients with COPD ... long-term outcomes or comparison ... #Management #AdvancedCOPD ... VolumeReduction #Bullectomy #Algorithm
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
Cold Snare Polypectomy - Polyp Resection Techniques
Technique:
 • Dedicated cold snare grasps polyp and ideally a
Cold Snare Polypectomy ... • Dedicated cold ... Indications: • ... @enrrikke #Cold ... #Management #gastroenterology
Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based tests:
 • FIT: 79% sensitivity, 94% specificity for CRC
lesions or SSLs • Colon ... Colorectal #Cancer #colon ... Screening #Tests #comparison ... #table #management ... #gastroenterology
Cold Snare Polypectomy
When Should I Use Cold Snare Polypectomy?
 - Cold snare polypectomy should be used
Cold Snare Polypectomy ... of incomplete resection ... EMR - In comparison ... #Polypectomy #gastroenterology ... #management #indications
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Key Components: ... - Allergies to medications ... physical exam - Key components ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... medical and surgical management
Strategies to Improve Quality of Screening and Surveillance Colonoscopy - AGA Guidelines

1. Adequate bowel preparation.
2. Use
look of the right colon ... Cold snare is used ... for endoscopic resection ... AGA #Guidelines #management ... #gastroenterology