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Couinaud Liver Segments overlaid on right hand - Anatomy Mnemonic
The Couinaud model of hepatic anatomy divides
Couinaud Liver Segments ... outflow and biliary ... #Couinaud #Liver ... Segments #mnemonic #hepatology ... #Anatomy #hand
The Liver Consult Primer - Guide to calling a consult
HPI:
 - Start with reason for consult
Gl History - Cirrhosis ... paracentesis - Prior endoscopy ... history (pattern and ... Calling #Referral #Hepatology ... #Gastroenterology
Primary Biliary Cirrhosis - Diagnosis Algorithm
Symptoms: Fatigue, Pruritus, Right upper quadrant discomfort
Signs: Jaundice, Xanthelasmata, Hepatomegaly
Associated history:
Primary Biliary ... dryness of the eyes ... and mouth, Raynaud's ... Liver biopsy findings ... #Algorithm #hepatology
Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure (ACLF) Clinical Guidelines

ACLF = possibly reversible condition in those with CLD (± cirrhosis)
those with CLD (± cirrhosis ... By Tina Hang ... #Failure #Cirrhosis ... #Hepatology #gastroenterology ... #management #diagnosis
The 6 C’s of Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC)
PSC is a chronic, cholestatic, immune-mediated disease characterized by
to multi-focal biliary ... hepato-biliary ... disease management ... Cholangitis #diagnosis #management ... #summary #Hepatology
Algorithm regarding the diagnosis and treatment of Hereditary Hemochromatosis HH. 

Step 1: In the patient with
symptoms, elevated liver ... Patients with cirrhosis ... A liver biopsy can ... algorithm #diagnosis #management ... #hepatology #gastroenterology
Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Endoscopy (ASGE 2015) 

Give Antibiotics: 
 - PEG tube placement (or PEG-J)
Prophylaxis for Endoscopy ... or PEG-J) - Cirrhosis ... - Patient s/p liver ... #Indications #Gastroenterology ... #Management
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
Management Summary ... the setting of liver ... defect (Type 1) or anatomic ... with or without cirrhosis ... #treatment #hepatology
Sjogren's Syndrome Overview

Epidemiology:
• F > M: 9:1
• 5-6th Decades (can be any age)

Autoimmune exocrinopathy multisystemic disease
Diagnosis: • Dry eyes ... vasculitis: 10%-16% Liver ... hepatitis, primary biliary ... cirrhosis: 3%-20% ... Rheumatology #Diagnosis #Management