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Causes of Increased Amylase (Hyperamylasemia)
Increased serum amylase is not always due to pancreatitis. Here are some
Causes of Increased ... are some other causes ... Pseudocyst, ERCP / Surgery ... SOD • Gl Tract: Intestinal
Causes of acute intestinal obstruction:
-Adhesive disease
-Neoplasm 
-Herniation
-IBD
-Volvulus 
-Other

#Clinical #IntestinalObstruction #Differential #Surgery #Gastroenterology
Causes of acute ... intestinal obstruction ... #Differential #Surgery
Hordeolum vs Chalazion

Hordeolum (Stye):
 • Location: Most commonly found at or near an eyelash follicle
 •
eyelash follicle • Cause ... upper lid • Cause ... antibiotic eyedrops, surgery ... Stye #Chalazion #Comparison
Causes of Low Vitamin B12 Levels
Low vitamin B12 intake - Vegetarianism, chronic alcoholism and older people
Autoimmune
Causes of Low Vitamin ... pylori-associated gastritis Surgery ... Malabsorption - Small intestinal
Clamp Types - Common Surgical Instruments
Also called locking forceps, these are ratcheted instruments used to hold
used for grasping intestine ... BigMike_MD #clamps #surgery ... instruments #types #comparison
Behcet's Syndrome - Treatment
Ulcers:
 • Treatment: Topical steroids
 • Prevention: Colchicine
 • Azathioprine for refractory disease
Arthritis:
Anticoagulation (case ... by case) • Surgery ... for aneurysms Intestinal
Suction Types - Common Surgical Instruments
Suction tips, combined with a suction source, help to remove debris
used to protect intestines ... BigMike_MD #suction #surgery ... instruments #types #comparison
Complications after Bariatric Surgery
Post Bariatric Intestinal Failure:
 • Severe protein malnutrition after bariatric surgery
 • More
after Bariatric Surgery ... Post Bariatric Intestinal ... after bariatric surgery ... Gastric bypass causes ... : • Bariatric surgery
Helpful Clues for Distinguishing Upper vs. Lower GI Bleeding
Upper GI Bleed (proximal to ligament of Treitz):
Helpful Clues for ... source is small intestines ... Lower #GIBleed #comparison
Potassium-Binding Agents to Treat Hyperkalemia
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (Lokelma):
 • Mechanism: Preferentially captures K in exchange for
constipation, diarrhea, nausea ... Side Effects: Intestinal ... hypokalemia); nausea ... pharmacology #table #comparison