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Endoscopic Bleeding Risk - Summary points from ASGE guideline 

Low Risk Procedures 
 - Diagnostic endoscopy
Endoscopic Bleeding ... - EUS with out ... #Endoscopic #Bleeding ... #Risks #Gastroenterology ... HighRisk #Diagnosis #Management
Procedure Risks and Platelet Targets for Transfusion
LOW RISK - Transfuse ≥ 20,000/uL
 • Paracentesis, EGD or
Paracentesis, EGD ... Prophylactic variceal bleeding ... dilation or stent, EUS ... , Transjugular liver ... thresholds #targets #management
Liver Flukes on ERCP
Here are liver flukes (Fasciola hepatica) extracted from the bile duct during ERCP
Liver Flukes on ... ERCP Here are liver ... hepatica #parasites #clinical ... #EGD #ERCP #gastroenterology ... #endoscopy
Liver Flukes on Endoscopy
Here are liver flukes (Fasciola hepatica) extracted from the bile duct during ERCP
Endoscopy Here ... bile duct during ERCP ... hepatica #parasites #clinical ... #EGD #Endoscopy ... #gastroenterology
Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Endoscopy (ASGE 2015) 

Give Antibiotics: 
 - PEG tube placement (or PEG-J)
Cirrhosis & GI bleeding ... - Patient s/p liver ... #EGD #Indications ... #Gastroenterology ... #Management
Gastroenterology Endoscopy Tools and Accessories - A Visual Catalog for Trainees and Young Gastroenterologists
Biopsy Forceps:
Gastroenterology ... precise site of bleeding ... mucosa Stricture Management ... Aguila @enrrikke #Gastroenterology ... #ercp
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
Fibrinolysis → End ... organ damage Clinical ... - MAHA: TTP/HUS ... DIC • Severe Liver ... causes #treatment #management
The 6 C’s of Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC)
PSC is a chronic, cholestatic, immune-mediated disease characterized by
ducts, commonly leading ... judicious use of ERCP ... liver disease management ... remain subject to clinical ... Cholangitis #diagnosis #management
Achalasia Summary

Epidemiology: 10 cases per 100,000 individuals

Defined by inadequate relaxation of the LES and aperistalsis
Primary or
Chagas disease) Clinical ... sphincter to relax EGD ... Three clinical features ... Achalasia #diagnosis #management ... #treatment #gastroenterology