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Chicago Classification of Esophageal Motility Disorders
Achalasia
EGJ Outflow Obstruction
Distal Esophageal Spasm
Jackhammer Esophagus
Absent Contractility
Ineffective Motility
Rapid Contraction

#Chicago #Classification #Esophageal
Chicago Classification ... of Esophageal Motility ... Contraction #Chicago #Classification ... #Esophageal #Motility ... #Disorders #gastroenterology
Acute Esophageal Necrosis
History: Hematemesis and/or melena (70%), Dysphagia, Epigastric/chest pain, Sepsis
Diagnosis EGD and Biopsy
Differential: Melanosis, Melanoma,
Acute Esophageal ... no NGT, mlVF, PPI ... KBrag_MD #Acute #Esophageal ... diagnosis #management #gastroenterology
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Summary

GERD: Diagnosis
• Heartburn (substernal burning sensation) and acid regurgitation
• Chest pain
Extraesophageal
indications → PPI ... Impedance testing Esophageal ... Barrett esophagus or esophageal ... Barrett esophagus • Esophageal ... diagnosis #management #Gastroenterology
Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis: Treatment Options Based on Severity of the Disease
Mild:
 • Trial of PPI
 • Trial
: • Trial of PPI ... : • Trial of PPI ... : • Trial of PPI ... Concern for HES: • Hematology ... Treatment #management #gastroenterology
Esophageal Necrosis
Etiology:
 - Ischemia and Gastric Outlet Obstruction with GERD may be inciting events
 - Associated
Esophageal Necrosis ... state) predisposes esophageal ... 48 hours - IV PPI ... prevent further esophageal ... diagnosis #management #gastroenterology
Basics of Esophageal Strictures
 - History & Physical
 - When is a barium swallow helpful?
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Basics of Esophageal ... - Classification ... strictures, do you need PPI ... - Dilation of Esophageal ... management #diagnosis #gastroenterology
The Liver Consult Primer - Guide to calling a consult
HPI:
 - Start with reason for consult
calling a consult HPI ... Calling #Referral #Hepatology ... #Gastroenterology
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Diagnosis and Management Summary
PRE-ENDOSCOPY
Vasoactive agents - Octreotide: 
 • 50mcg bolus →
Esophageal Variceal ... Hgb 7-9 g/dL PPI ... adam_c_winters #Esophageal ... endoscopy #varices #hepatology
Achalasia Classification Types - Barium Contrast Esophagram:
1) Spindle type (classic)
2) Flask type 
3) Sigmoid type
Response to
Achalasia Classification ... Barium Contrast Esophagram ... #Achalasia #Classification ... Types #radiology #gastroenterology ... barium #contrast #Esophagram
Los Angeles Classification of Reflux Esophagitis
Accurate endoscopic assessment of reflux esophagitis is vital in making accurate
Los Angeles Classification ... and prognosis LA classification ... involves >75% of the esophageal ... LosAngeles #LA #Classification ... diagnosis #grading #gastroenterology