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Diverticular Inflammation and Complication Assessment (DICA) Classification
Diverticulosis location:
 • Left (2 points)
 • Right (1 point)
Number
Diverticular Inflammation ... point) Number of diverticula ... points #DICA #Diverticular ... Classification #diagnosis ... Complication #Assessment #gastroenterology
Lower GI Bleed - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

 • Structural: Diverticulosis, Hemorrhoids, Post-polypectomy, Polyps & malignancy, Anal
Lower GI Bleed - ... Differential Diagnosis ... ulcer, Meckel's diverticulum ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... gastrointestinal #gastroenterology
Lower GI Bleed - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Structural:
 - Diverticulosis
 - Post-Polypectomy Bleeding
 - Hemorrhoids
 - Polyps
Lower GI Bleed - ... Differential Diagnosis ... Ulcers - Meckel's Diverticulum ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #gastroenterology
Zenker’s Diverticulum - A barium swallow examination showed stasis of barium in the upper esophagus with
Zenker’s Diverticulum ... , or Zenker’s diverticulum ... Zenker’s diverticula ... Clinical #Radiology #GI ... KilliansTriangle #NEJM
Upper GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Upper GI bleed Suspected: Melena, hematemesis, coffee-ground emesis, BRBPR
Initial Stabilization
Concern for
Upper GI Bleed - ... Algorithm Upper GI ... Causes of Upper GI ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... gastrointestinal #gastroenterology
Upper and Lower Causes of GI Bleed
Upper:
 • Esophagus: Tear (Mallory Weiss, Boerhaave syndrome), Variceal, Esophagitis,
Lower Causes of GI ... Lower: • Bowel: Diverticular ... #differential #diagnosis
Management Algorithm for Suspected Lower GI Bleed (LGIB)

- Dr. Eric Strong @DrEricStrong - Strong Medicine https://www.youtube.com/c/EricsMedicalLectures/

#Lower
Suspected Lower GI ... GIBleed #LGIB #diagnosis ... Management #Algorithm #gastroenterology
Management Algorithm for Suspected Upper GI Bleed (UGIB)

- Dr. Eric Strong @DrEricStrong - Strong Medicine https://www.youtube.com/c/EricsMedicalLectures/

#Upper
Suspected Upper GI ... GIBleed #UGIB #diagnosis ... Management #Algorithm #gastroenterology
Causes of Biliary Dilatation - Differential Diagnosis
 • Physiological: ↑ Age, Cholecystectomy, Opioid dependence, Post-sphincterotomy
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- Differential Diagnosis ... disease, Duodenal diverticulum ... #differential #diagnosis ... #hepatology #gastroenterology
Helpful Clues for Distinguishing Upper vs. Lower GI Bleeding
Upper GI Bleed (proximal to ligament of Treitz):
Lower GI Bleeding ... Upper GI Bleed ... Lower GI Bleed ( ... comparison #versus #diagnosis ... #gastroenterology