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Gastrointestinal Evaluation of Iron Deficiency Anemia
In patients with anemia, diagnose iron deficiency if:
 • Ferritin <
Test for celiac disease ... serology first Small ... identification of small ... change medical management ... workup #diagnosis #gastroenterology
Factors Indicating Low Risk Disease Severity in Crohn's Disease 
 • Limited anatomic involvement 
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Severity in Crohn's ... mucosal lesions on endoscopy ... abscess • Prior small ... Elevated CRP and/or anemia ... #RiskFactors #Gastroenterology
Ileal Pouch Disorders - Differential Diagnosis
 • Surgical/Mechanical: Anastomotic leak, Pelvic sepsis, Sinus, Fistula, Strictures, Efferent
Pouchitis, Cuffitis, Crohn's ... Small bowel bacterial ... , Inflammatory polyps ... Systemic/Metabolic: Anemia ... Diagnosis #surgery #gastroenterology