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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 ... ligation - EGD ... Diagnosis #Management #treatment ... #hepatology
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Summary

GERD: Diagnosis
• Heartburn (substernal burning sensation) and acid regurgitation
• Chest pain
Extraesophageal
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease ... Incomplete/relief/treatment ... of bed GERD Treatment ... Gastroesophageal #Reflux #Disease ... diagnosis #management #Gastroenterology
Esophageal Necrosis
Etiology:
 - Ischemia and Gastric Outlet Obstruction with GERD may be inciting events
 - Associated
Diagnosis: - EGD ... third of esophagus Treatment ... : - Treatment of ... 48 hours - IV PPI ... diagnosis #management #gastroenterology
Gastroenterology Endoscopy Tools and Accessories - A Visual Catalog for Trainees and Young Gastroenterologists
Biopsy Forceps:
Gastroenterology ... aspiration of both gastric ... for palliative treatment ... energy or heat to cause ... #accessories #EGD
Helicobacter Pylori (H. pylori) Infection - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook
Presentation: Dyspepsia / Peptic Ulcer
/ Peptic Ulcer Disease ... adaptation to gastric ... Diagnosis: • Endoscopic ... Test or repeat EGD ... Diagnosis #Management #Treatment
Achalasia Summary

Epidemiology: 10 cases per 100,000 individuals

Defined by inadequate relaxation of the LES and aperistalsis
Primary or
that cause esophageal ... sphincter to relax EGD ... , or endoscopic ... Treatment options ... #gastroenterology
Fundic gland polyps on Endoscopy
46 yo F. with hx of 8 months of abdominal pain with
gland polyps on Endoscopy ... response to medical treatment ... #polyps #FGP #gastric ... #Endoscopy #EGD ... #clinical #gastroenterology
Evidence for Treatment of Acute Esophageal Variceal Bleeding
 • Octreotide (PMID: 11870374) - Endoscopic banding +
Evidence for Treatment ... of Acute Esophageal ... mortality benefit • PPI ... role in acute esophageal ... ebm #evidence #gastroenterology
Dysphagia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Symptom | Diagnosis
• Solid-food dysphagia present for months to years | Mechanical
stroke, Parkinson disease ... structural disorder → EGD ... Treatment • ... the underlying cause ... Diagnosis #Management #gastroenterology
Complications after Bariatric Surgery
Post Bariatric Intestinal Failure:
 • Severe protein malnutrition after bariatric surgery
 • More
nutrients • TPN for treatment ... bypass causes increased ... Liver Disease in ... and Hepatology ... Complications #gastric