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Lower GI Bleed - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

 • Structural: Diverticulosis, Hemorrhoids, Post-polypectomy, Polyps & malignancy, Anal
Lower GI Bleed - ... Anal fissure, Aortoenteric ... fistula, Colonic ... Ischemic colitis, IBO ... gastrointestinal #gastroenterology
Upper GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Upper GI bleed Suspected: Melena, hematemesis, coffee-ground emesis, BRBPR
Initial Stabilization
Concern for
Management Algorithm ... Esophagitis • Aortoenteric ... fistula • Hemobilia ... UGIB #GIBleed #Differential ... gastrointestinal #gastroenterology
Lower GI Bleed - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Structural:
 - Diverticulosis
 - Post-Polypectomy Bleeding
 - Hemorrhoids
 - Polyps
Lower GI Bleed - ... Anal Fissure - Aortoenteric ... Fistula - Colonic ... Ischemic Colitis - IBD ... #Diagnosis #gastroenterology
Upper and Lower Causes of GI Bleed
Upper:
 • Esophagus: Tear (Mallory Weiss, Boerhaave syndrome), Variceal, Esophagitis,
Lower Causes of GI Bleed ... telangectasia • Other: Aortoenteric ... fistula Lower: ... colitis, UC/Chrons (IBD ... Lower #GIBleed #differential
Aortoenteric Fistula - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
• Uncommon but life-threatening
• Most common site of bowel connection
Aortoenteric Fistula ... Diagnosis and Management ... • Should be on differential ... Residency @CMC_IM #Aortoenteric ... #Fistula #Diagnosis
Causes of Small Bowel Ulceration
The diagnosis of IBD can’t be made or excluded by biopsies alone
The diagnosis of IBD ... Behcet's / SLE, Aortoenteric ... fistula • Neoplasia ... Ulceration #diagnosis #differential ... #gastroenterology