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Lower GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Suspected lower GI bleeding (LGIB):
 • Hematochezia 
 • Melena +
Management Algorithm ... Melena + right colon ... bleed) vs Stable ... LGIB #GIBleed #management ... #Algorithm #gastrointestinal
Management of Abdominal Distension and Bloating - Treatment Algorithm

Definitions
Pathophysiology
Organic/Pathologic Etiologies:
 • Small Intestinal Bowel Overgrowth (SIBO)
Management of Abdominal ... Bloating - Treatment Algorithm ... • Ascites • GI ... • Pelvic Floor Dysfunction ... Distension #Bloating #Management
Mild-to-Moderate Ulcerative Colitis - Management Algorithm
Curcumin:
 • Natural phytochemical from turmeric
 • 2g/day divided in 2-3
Ulcerative Colitis - Management ... Algorithm Curcumin ... placebo • Potential GI ... delivery to the colon ... #Colitis #UC #Management
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Performance thorough ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... with valvular dysfunction ... or LV dysfunction ... medical and surgical management
Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based tests:
 • FIT: 79% sensitivity, 94% specificity for CRC
Performance Characteristics ... lesions or SSLs • Colon ... Colorectal #Cancer #colon ... Tests #comparison #table ... #management #gastroenterology
ACA Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines

When to Screen?
When to Stop?
Family History

Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based
Family History Performance ... lesions or SSLs • Colon ... Colorectal #Cancer #colon ... Tests #comparison #table ... #management #gastroenterology
Crohn's Disease & New Diagnosis of Colon Cancer Algorithm
 - Define Colonic Disease Extent, Activity &
New Diagnosis of Colon ... Cancer Algorithm ... fertility and sexual dysfunction ... #Cancer #algorithm ... #management #treatment
Algorithm for the management of patients presenting with acute Lower GI Bleed
High-risk patients
Multiple high-risk clinical features.a
Algorithm for the ... management of patients ... with acute Lower GI ... hernodynamically stable ... GIBleed #LGIB #Algorithm
Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor-Mediated Colitis
Grade of Disease Severity:
 • G1: Increase < 4 BMs/day over baseline; mild
-4 • Consult GI ... Endoscopy (Flex Sig or Colon ... Colitis #diagnosis #management ... #algorithm #IBD