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Forrest Classification for Peptic Ulcer Bleeding
Rebleeding risks are without endoscopic intervention
1a - Spurting Bleed - 60-100%
Forrest Classification ... Re-bleeding #Forrest #Classification ... Bleeding #Risks #Grading ... #gastroenterology ... #EGD #clinical
Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) - Endoscopic ReFerence Score (EREFS)
Edema (Loss of vascular markings):
 - Grade 0: Distinct
Scope will not pass ... Score #diagnosis #classification ... #gastroenterology ... #EGD #grading
Complications after Bariatric Surgery
Post Bariatric Intestinal Failure:
 • Severe protein malnutrition after bariatric surgery
 • More
nutrients • TPN for treatment ... inuslin release leading ... excluded limb • Treatment ... TypicallySilent via Emory Gastroenterology ... #gastroenterology
Macrophage Activation Syndrome (MAS)
Classified among the secondary or acquired forms of haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (sHLH)

What?
A subset of
IL-1 and IL-6, leading ... underlying disease (eg ... • Infection (eg ... , visceral leishmaniasis ... Treatment: • Corticosteroids
Gastroenterology Endoscopy Tools and Accessories - A Visual Catalog for Trainees and Young Gastroenterologists
Biopsy Forceps:
Gastroenterology ... • RAT TOOTH GRASPING ... grasp • 3-PRONG GRASPING ... for palliative treatment ... Aguila @enrrikke #Gastroenterology
Los Angeles Classification of Reflux Esophagitis
Accurate endoscopic assessment of reflux esophagitis is vital in making accurate
Los Angeles Classification ... and prognosis LA classification ... Esophagitis #diagnosis #grading ... #gastroenterology ... #EGD
Achalasia Classification Types - Barium Contrast Esophagram:
1) Spindle type (classic)
2) Flask type 
3) Sigmoid type
Response to
Achalasia Classification ... type Response to treatment ... suggestive of end ... #Achalasia #Classification ... Types #radiology #gastroenterology
Internal Hemorrhoid Grades
Above dentate line, painless dripping and bright red, on wiping tissue or in toilet)
Grade
manually reduced Treatment ... Hemorrhoid #Grades #grading ... #classification ... #gastroenterology
Diagnosis and Management of Achalasia - ACG Guidelines

Who to suspect?
 • Patients presenting with progressive dysphagia
puckering of the EGJ ... (HRM) Chicago classification ... POEM Symptomatic Treatment ... ACG #Guidelines #gastroenterology ... #Treatemtn
Achalasia Summary

Epidemiology: 10 cases per 100,000 individuals

Defined by inadequate relaxation of the LES and aperistalsis
Primary or
sphincter to relax EGD ... secondary causes leading ... Treatment: Laparoscopic ... Treatment options ... #gastroenterology