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Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) Basics
 - EGD Timing
 - EGD Complications
 - Review of Gastric Anatomy
 - EGD
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) Basics ... antibiotics - Esophageal ... Esophagogastroduodenoscopy #EGD #Basics ... #gastroenterology ... #endoscopy #managmenet
Basics of Esophageal Strictures
 - History & Physical
 - When is a barium swallow helpful?
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Basics of Esophageal ... strictures, do you need PPI ... #Strictures #Basics ... #endoscopy #egd ... management #diagnosis #gastroenterology
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 ... adam_c_winters #Esophageal ... #varices #hepatology
Basics of Biliary Strictures on Endoscopy
 - Causes of Biliary strictures
 - Benign Strictures Classification
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Basics of Biliary ... Strictures on Endoscopy ... - Causes of Biliary ... #Basics #EGD #diagnosis ... management #ercp #gastroenterology
Evidence for Treatment of Acute Esophageal Variceal Bleeding
 • Octreotide (PMID: 11870374) - Endoscopic banding +
Treatment of Acute Esophageal ... mortality benefit • PPI ... role in acute esophageal ... from the ulcer caused ... ebm #evidence #gastroenterology
Gastroenterology Endoscopy Tools and Accessories - A Visual Catalog for Trainees and Young Gastroenterologists
Biopsy Forceps:
Gastroenterology ... Endoscopy Tools ... energy or heat to cause ... pictures as it passes ... Aguila @enrrikke #Gastroenterology
The Liver Consult Primer - Guide to calling a consult
HPI:
 - Start with reason for consult
calling a consult HPI ... paracentesis - Prior endoscopy ... Calling #Referral #Hepatology ... #Gastroenterology
Achalasia Summary

Epidemiology: 10 cases per 100,000 individuals

Defined by inadequate relaxation of the LES and aperistalsis
Primary or
Causes: • Idiopathic ... evaluated with CT, endoscopy ... , or endoscopic ... myotomy, or peroral endoscopic ... management #treatment #gastroenterology