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Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Diagnosis and Management Summary
PRE-ENDOSCOPY
Vasoactive agents - Octreotide: 
 • 50mcg bolus →
Esophageal Variceal ... Hgb 7-9 g/dL PPI ... unclear source (in case ... Endoscopic variceal ... #varices #hepatology
Evidence for Treatment of Acute Esophageal Variceal Bleeding
 • Octreotide (PMID: 11870374) - Endoscopic banding +
Treatment of Acute Esophageal ... mortality benefit • PPI ... role in acute esophageal ... Endoscopic Variceal ... ebm #evidence #gastroenterology
Gastroenterology Endoscopy Tools and Accessories - A Visual Catalog for Trainees and Young Gastroenterologists
Biopsy Forceps:
Gastroenterology ... varices (3 ports ... varices (4 ports ... energy or heat to cause ... Aguila @enrrikke #Gastroenterology
Causes of Anemia in Cirrhosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework
LOW RETIC INDEX - ↓ PRODUCTION
 • Vitamin
Causes of Anemia ... • Blood Loss: Variceal ... bleed, esophageal ... syndrome, Spur cell anemia ... Differential #Diagnosis #Hepatology