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Lower GI Bleed - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

 • Structural: Diverticulosis, Hemorrhoids, Post-polypectomy, Polyps & malignancy, Anal
Lower GI Bleed - ... , Hemorrhoids, Post-polypectomy ... , Aortoenteric fistula ... #GI #Bleed #LGIB ... #gastroenterology
Upper GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Upper GI bleed Suspected: Melena, hematemesis, coffee-ground emesis, BRBPR
Initial Stabilization
Concern for
Upper GI Bleed - ... • Aortoenteric fistula ... #Differential # ... management #Algorithm #gastrointestinal ... #gastroenterology
Lower GI Bleed - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Structural:
 - Diverticulosis
 - Post-Polypectomy Bleeding
 - Hemorrhoids
 - Polyps
Lower GI Bleed - ... Differential Diagnosis ... Diverticulosis - Post-Polypectomy ... - Aortoenteric Fistula ... #Diagnosis #gastroenterology
Rare Causes of Abdominal Pain
 • Hereditary Angioneurotic Edema - Recurrent visceral that may by swelling
(GI) and cardiovascular ... worsen during the post-prandial ... purpura of the lower ... painAbdominal ... #Pain #differential
Chronic Abdominal Pain Causes - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Many patients with chronic abdominal pain have had prior
Pain Causes - Differential ... cardiac causes • Lower ... mesenteric ischemia • GI ... #Causes #Differential ... #Diagnosis #gastroenterology
Aortoenteric Fistula - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
• Uncommon but life-threatening
• Most common site of bowel connection
Aortoenteric Fistula ... pain, and palpable ... abdominal mass ... • Should be on differential ... seemingly self-limited gastrointestinal
Hematuria - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Gross Hematuria: Red/Dark urine
 • 1ml blood/liter urine can induce color change
Hematuria - Differential ... GN - Loin pain ... Malignancy • Fistula ... Pseudohematuria: • GI ... bleed • Menstruation
Occult and Lower Gastronintestinal Bleed - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Occult (Stool + Occult blood and/or iron deficiency
Occult and Lower ... Gastronintestinal ... Bleed - Differential ... OUT BRISK Upper GI ... Perianal Disease (most
Post Cardiac Catheterization Complications
Access site complications
 • Hematoma - Pain, swelling, bruising
 • Retroperitoneal bleed -
Post Cardiac Catheterization ... Retroperitoneal bleed ... - Lower abdominal ... with bruit • AV fistula ... Complications #cardiology #differential
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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the upper and lower ... Affects the skin and gastrointestinal ... neuropathy - GI ... tract: abdominal ... Supply gut -> abdominal