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Forrest Classification for Peptic Ulcer Bleeding
Rebleeding risks are without endoscopic intervention
1a - Spurting Bleed - 60-100%
Forrest Classification ... are without endoscopic ... Ib - Oozing Bleed ... #Forrest #Classification ... Risks #Grading #gastroenterology
Mayo UC Endoscopic Classification
 • Score = 0 (normal or inactive disease) - Normal vascular pattern
Mayo UC Endoscopic ... Classification ... - Spontaneous bleeding ... ulcerative #colitis #gastroenterology ... #colonoscopy
Forrest Classification of Upper GI Bleeding
Acute Hemorrhage
  Ia - Active Spurting, Re-bleeding Risk 60-100%
Forrest Classification ... Risk 60-100% Ib ... enrrikke #Forrest #Classification ... UGIB #diagnosis #endoscopy ... #gastroenterology
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Diagnosis and Management Summary
PRE-ENDOSCOPY
Vasoactive agents - Octreotide: 
 • 50mcg bolus →
Esophageal Variceal ... Bleeding - Diagnosis ... adam_c_winters #Esophageal ... #Variceal #Bleeding ... Diagnosis #Management #treatment
Ischemic Colitis on Colonoscopy
35yo male, PR bleeding, mucoid stool, tennesmus, abdominal cramping pain, low grade fever,
Ischemic Colitis ... on Colonoscopy ... 35yo male, PR bleeding ... Fwl Tan #Ischemic ... #endoscopy #gastroenterology
Gastroenterology Endoscopy Tools and Accessories - A Visual Catalog for Trainees and Young Gastroenterologists
Biopsy Forceps:
Gastroenterology ... precise site of bleeding ... for palliative treatment ... Aguila @enrrikke #Gastroenterology ... #EGD #colonoscopy
Evidence for Treatment of Acute Esophageal Variceal Bleeding
 • Octreotide (PMID: 11870374) - Endoscopic banding +
Evidence for Treatment ... of Acute Esophageal ... Variceal Bleeding ... role in acute esophageal ... ebm #evidence #gastroenterology
Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Endoscopy (ASGE 2015) 

Give Antibiotics: 
 - PEG tube placement (or PEG-J)
Prophylaxis for Endoscopy ... Cirrhosis & GI bleeding ... Peritoneal dialysis & colonoscopy ... cardiac devices (ICD ... #Indications #Gastroenterology
Achalasia Summary

Epidemiology: 10 cases per 100,000 individuals

Defined by inadequate relaxation of the LES and aperistalsis
Primary or
secondary causes leading ... , or endoscopic ... Treatment: Laparoscopic ... Treatment options ... #gastroenterology
Diagnosis and Management of Achalasia - ACG Guidelines

Who to suspect?
 • Patients presenting with progressive dysphagia
Endoscopy to look ... High resolution esophageal ... (HRM) Chicago classification ... ACG #Guidelines #gastroenterology ... #Treatemtn