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Acute Esophageal Necrosis (Black Esophagus) on Endoscopy

Dr. Joaquín Berrueta Mezzera @DrJBerrueta

#Acute #Esophageal #Necrosis #Black #Esophagus #Endoscopy
Acute Esophageal ... Necrosis (Black ... Esophagus) on Endoscopy ... #Necrosis #Black ... #EGD #gastroenterology
Acute Esophageal Necrosis
History: Hematemesis and/or melena (70%), Dysphagia, Epigastric/chest pain, Sepsis
Diagnosis EGD and Biopsy
Differential: Melanosis, Melanoma,
Acute Esophageal ... Necrosis History ... no NGT, mlVF, PPI ... #Necrosis #black ... diagnosis #management #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
Esophageal Necrosis
Etiology:
 - Ischemia and Gastric Outlet Obstruction with GERD may be inciting events
 - Associated
Esophageal Necrosis ... Necrosis should ... 48 hours - IV PPI ... #Necrosis #diagnosis ... #management #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
Basics of Esophageal Strictures
 - History & Physical
 - When is a barium swallow helpful?
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Basics of Esophageal ... strictures, do you need PPI ... - Dilation of Esophageal ... Strictures #Basics #endoscopy ... management #diagnosis #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
Chronic Abdominal Pain Causes - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Many patients with chronic abdominal pain have had prior
Abdominal Pain Causes ... genitourinary causes ... malignancy • Esophageal ... Still's disease • Necrotic ... Differential #Diagnosis #gastroenterology