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Lower GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Suspected lower GI bleeding (LGIB):
 • Hematochezia 
 • Melena +
Lower GI Bleed - ... Management Algorithm ... , Polypectomy, Colorectal ... ) 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
ACA Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines

When to Screen?
When to Stop?
Family History

Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based
ACA Colorectal Cancer ... Characteristics for Colorectal ... EmoryGastroHep #Colorectal ... Tests #comparison #table ... gastroenterology #CRC #Testing
Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based tests:
 • FIT: 79% sensitivity, 94% specificity for CRC
Characteristics for Colorectal ... DNA test: 92% sensitivity ... EmoryGastroHep #Colorectal ... 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