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Hiatal Hernia Types - Classification
Type I Hiatal Hernia = Sliding Hernia
Less common types of paraesophageal hernias
Hiatal Hernia Types ... Type I Hiatal Hernia ... = Sliding Hernia ... Classification #diagnosis ... #gastroenterology
Types of abdominal hernias
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Inguinal (70.7%)
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Umbilical (13.9%)
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Epigastric (6.6%)
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Incisional (4.7%)
Types of abdominal hernias ... Inguinal (70.7%) - Umbilical ... #Abdominal #Hernia ... Surgery #Locations #Diagnosis
34 yrs old patient, childbirth 3 weeks ago without problem. Acute supra-ombilical pain since 6 hours.
Acute supra-ombilical ... Strangulated hernia ... Diagnosis <15 min ... #Strangulated #hernia ... #umbilical #clinical
Diagnosis and Management of Barrett's Esophagus

Diagnosis
Screening
Surveillance Algorithm
Medical Treatment
Endoscopic Eradication Therapy (EET)

By Dr. Hima Veeramachaneni @hima_vee @EmoryGastroHep

#Barretts
Diagnosis and Management ... of Barrett's Esophagus ... Diagnosis Screening ... #Barretts #Esophagus ... Treatment #Algorithm #Gastroenterology
Prague Criteria - For Endoscopically Suspected Esophageal Columnar Metaplasia/Barrett's Esophagus
1) Ensure Hiatus Hernia Is Recognised By
Metaplasia/Barrett's Esophagus ... Ensure Hiatus Hernia ... Criteria #Barretts #Esophagus ... #diagnosis #endoscopy ... #EGD #gastroenterology
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Summary
 - Diagnosis
 - Clinical Workflow
 - PPIs
 - Treatment
 - Acid
Gastroesophageal Reflux ... GERD) Summary - Diagnosis ... Gastroesophageal #Reflux ... Disease #GERD #gastroenterology ... #diagnosis #management
Esophageal Necrosis
Etiology:
 - Ischemia and Gastric Outlet Obstruction with GERD may be inciting events
 - Associated
Paraesophageal hernia ... injury (by acid reflux ... promote esophageal reflux ... is restored to esophagus ... #management #gastroenterology
Management of Jackhammer Esophagus or Esophageal Spasm
Step 1: Assess the severity of the motility disturbance
Step 2:
of Jackhammer Esophagus ... Consider further diagnostics ... #Jackhammer #Esophagus ... Spasm #Management #gastroenterology
Diagnosis and Management of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Definition
Presentation
Medical Management
Extraesophageal Symptoms
Long-Term PPI Issues
Diagnosis Algorithm
Refractory GERD
Surgical and Endoscopic
Diagnosis and Management ... Gastroesophageal Reflux ... Gastroesophageal #Reflux ... #Disease #Diagnosis ... Treatment #Algorithm #Gastroenterology
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Summary

GERD: Diagnosis
• Heartburn (substernal burning sensation) and acid regurgitation
• Chest pain
Extraesophageal
Summary GERD: Diagnosis ... history of Barrett esophagus ... Stricture • Barrett esophagus ... #Disease #diagnosis ... #management #Gastroenterology