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Causes of Biliary Dilatation - Differential Diagnosis
 • Physiological: ↑ Age, Cholecystectomy, Opioid dependence, Post-sphincterotomy
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Causes of Biliary Dilatation ... drkeithsiau #Biliary #Dilatation ... diagnosis #hepatology #gastroenterology
Achalasia Management Algorithm
 - Botulinum Injection
 - Pharmacotherapy (CCB/nitrates)
 - Pneumatic Dilation
 - Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy
) - Pneumatic Dilation ... Management #Algorithm #gastroenterology
Approach to Conjugated Hyperbilirubinemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

1. Definition: T.bili elevation + >20% conjugated
2. Obtain RUQ
look for ductal dilation ... No dilation = intrahepatic ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #gastroenterology
Achalasia Management Options - Decision Aid
- Peroral endoscopic Myotomy (POEM)
- Laparoscopic Heller myotomy (LHM)
- Pneumatic Dilatation
) - Pneumatic Dilatation ... #DecisionAid #gastroenterology
Peptic Stricture Management Algorithm

Simple strictures (<2cm, focal, straight): PPI
Complex/refractory (>2cm, angulated, irregular): PPI → dilatation →
irregular): PPI → dilatation ... Management #Algorithm #gastroenterology
Endoscopic Bleeding Risk - Summary points from ASGE guideline 

Low Risk Procedures 
 - Diagnostic endoscopy
Sphincterotomy - Dilation ... Bleeding #Risks #Gastroenterology
Basics of Esophageal Strictures
 - History & Physical
 - When is a barium swallow helpful?
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need PPI post dilation ... - Dilation of Esophageal ... management #diagnosis #gastroenterology
Refractory Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EOE) Management Algorithm
Initial treatment with topical steroids
Initial treatment with dietary elimination
Continued EoE nonresponse:
EoE nonresponse: Dilation ... Management #Algorithm #gastroenterology
Indications for ERCP
1. Biliary Tract Diseases:
 • Biliary obstruction: Choledocholithiasis, Malignant biliary strictures, Benign biliary strictures
sampling, Balloon dilation ... Indications #management #gastroenterology
Gastroenterology Endoscopy Tools and Accessories - A Visual Catalog for Trainees and Young Gastroenterologists
Biopsy Forceps:
Gastroenterology ... BALLOON - For dilation ... DILATOR - For dilation ... DILATOR - For dilation ... Aguila @enrrikke #Gastroenterology