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Diagnosis and Management of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Definition
Presentation
Medical Management
Extraesophageal Symptoms
Long-Term PPI Issues
Diagnosis Algorithm
Refractory GERD
Surgical and Endoscopic
Diagnosis and Management ... Gastroesophageal Reflux ... Symptoms Long-Term ... #Management #Treatment ... #Algorithm #Gastroenterology
Diagnosis and Management of Achalasia - ACG Guidelines

Who to suspect?
 • Patients presenting with progressive dysphagia
Diagnosis and Management ... esophageal manometry (HRM ... #Diagnosis #Management ... ACG #Guidelines #gastroenterology ... #Treatemtn
Esophageal Necrosis
Etiology:
 - Ischemia and Gastric Outlet Obstruction with GERD may be inciting events
 - Associated
injury (by acid reflux ... promote esophageal reflux ... : - Treatment of ... most common long term ... #management #gastroenterology
Dysphagia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Symptom | Diagnosis
• Solid-food dysphagia present for months to years | Mechanical
- Differential Diagnosis ... Mediastinal mass, Left ... disorder such as achalasia ... disorder → EGD Treatment ... #Management #gastroenterology
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
prophylactic antibiotic treatment ... "fight bite", Keflex ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Achalasia Summary

Epidemiology: 10 cases per 100,000 individuals

Defined by inadequate relaxation of the LES and aperistalsis
Primary or
: Testing The diagnosis ... esophageal sphincter to relax ... Treatment options ... #diagnosis #management ... #treatment #gastroenterology
Gastroenterology Endoscopy Tools and Accessories - A Visual Catalog for Trainees and Young Gastroenterologists
Biopsy Forceps:
Gastroenterology ... mucosa Stricture Management ... : • ACHALASIA BALLOON ... patients with achalasia ... for palliative treatment