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Lower GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Suspected lower GI bleeding (LGIB):
 • Hematochezia 
 • Melena +
Lower GI Bleed - ... Management Algorithm ... Melena + right colon ... ) vs Stable Patient ... GIBleed #management #Algorithm
Additional Modalities for Workup of GI Bleed (Other than EGD + Colonoscopy)

Pill endoscopy
 • Able to
for Workup of GI Bleed ... endoscopy limits, high sensitivity ... non-therapeutic, massive bleed ... bowel duplication cysts ... gastroenterology #table
Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based tests:
 • FIT: 79% sensitivity, 94% specificity for CRC
DNA test: 92% sensitivity ... lesions or SSLs • Colon ... Colorectal #Cancer #colon ... Tests #comparison #table ... gastroenterology #CRC #Testing
Aortoenteric Fistula - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
• Uncommon but life-threatening
• Most common site of bowel connection
intervention, no matter ... may be herald bleed ... the OR • HD stable ... undergo EGD - Sensitivity ... about 50% • Stable
ACA Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines

When to Screen?
When to Stop?
Family History

Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based
: • FIT: 79% sensitivity ... lesions or SSLs • Colon ... Colorectal #Cancer #colon ... Tests #comparison #table ... gastroenterology #CRC #Testing