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Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) - Malignancy Screening and Surveillance Recommendations 

Cholangiocarcinoma 
 - Annual US or
months +/- AFP CRC ... @ diagnosis - ... PSC #Malignancy #Cancer ... #Surveillance #Gastroenterology ... #Management #Diagnosis
Inherited Colorectal Cancer (CRS) Syndromes
Adenomatous Polyposis Syndromes:
 • Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP), Attenuated FAP (AFAP), MUTYH
Inherited Colorectal Cancer ... Syndrome: • "CRC ... Inherited #Colorectal #Cancer ... #diagnosis #management ... #gastroenterology
Management of Low Risk (Mild Severity) Crohns Disease 
Asymptomatic or Incidentally Discovered on Endoscopy 
 •
Management of Low ... calprotectin, CRP ... thereafter • Repeat colonoscopy ... #Management #LowRisk ... #Mild #Gastroenterology
Colorectal Cancer screening in ulcerative colitis per new UC guidelines
- Colonoscopy is the recommended method for
Colorectal Cancer ... 8 years after diagnosis ... #CRC #Colon #Screening ... #PrimaryCare #Gastroenterology ... #Management #Colonoscopy
IBD Colonoscopy Surveillance 
LOW RISK - Follow-up Colonoscopy at 3 years:
 • Quiescent disease , Endoscopic
: • Quiescent disease ... risk factors for CRC ... Risk factors for CRC ... Surveillance #Guidelines #management ... #gastroenterology
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Diagnosis and Workup Summary
Use a positive diagnostic strategy with minimal testing.
risk • Routine colonoscopy ... red flags - Low chance ... Rule out celiac disease ... inflammatory bowel disease ... lactoferrin + CRP
Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based tests:
 • FIT: 79% sensitivity, 94% specificity for CRC
for Colorectal Cancer ... visualization: • Colonoscopy ... #Colorectal #Cancer ... comparison #table #management ... #gastroenterology
Upper GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Upper GI bleed Suspected: Melena, hematemesis, coffee-ground emesis, BRBPR
Initial Stabilization
Concern for
Upper GI Bleed - Management ... Stabilization Concern ... for Liver Disease ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... gastrointestinal #gastroenterology
ACA Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines

When to Screen?
When to Stop?
Family History

Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based
ACA Colorectal Cancer ... for Colorectal Cancer ... visualization: • Colonoscopy ... comparison #table #management ... #gastroenterology
Thiopurine De-escalation and IBD - Management Algorithm
IBD Patient on Thiopurine Interested in Discontinuing Thiopurine
Assess Disease Activity:
Thiopurine Assess Disease ... Activity: Colonoscopy ... Imaging/VCE, FCP, CRP ... ESR • Active Disease ... #gastroenterology