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Endoscopic Bleeding Risk - Summary points from ASGE guideline 

Low Risk Procedures 
 - Diagnostic endoscopy
Risk - Summary ... - EUS with out ... enteroscopy - ERCP ... hemostasis - PEG ... resection - ERCP
Procedure Risks and Platelet Targets for Transfusion
LOW RISK - Transfuse ≥ 20,000/uL
 • Paracentesis, EGD or
polypectomy, Capsule endoscopy ... balloon enteroscopy, ERCP ... dilation or stent, EUS ... Cystgastrostomy, PEG ... tumor ablation, ERCP
Endoscopy in Barrett's Esophagus - Scoping Summary
- What we need to know?
   • Risk
Endoscopy in Barrett's ... • Risk Factors ... ACG • BSH - Endoscopic ... ScopingSundays #Endoscopy ... diagnosis #management #algorithm
Approach to Conjugated Hyperbilirubinemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

1. Definition: T.bili elevation + >20% conjugated
2. Obtain RUQ
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Obtain RUQ US to ... MRCP, ERCP, liver ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Endoscopy (ASGE 2015) 

Give Antibiotics: 
 - PEG tube placement (or PEG-J)
Prophylaxis for Endoscopy ... bleeding - EUS-FNA ... prosthesis - EUS-FNA ... infection and high risk ... #Prophylaxis #Endoscopy
Pancreatic Cyst Diagnosis on Endoscopic Ultrasound EUS
Features of low cancer risk: No symptoms caused by the
Cyst Diagnosis on Endoscopic ... Ultrasound EUS ... of low cancer risk ... of high cancer risk ... Cyst #Diagnosis #EUS
Gastroenterology Endoscopy Tools and Accessories - A Visual Catalog for Trainees and Young Gastroenterologists
Biopsy Forceps:
palliative treatment ERCP ... Tools/Devices: • PEG ... instruments in ERCP ... ENTEROSCOPY-ASSISTED ERCP ... #ercp
Lower GI Bleeding - Scoping Summary
 • Hematochezia
 • History and Physical
 • LGI Bleeding and
Antiplatelet Therapy • Risk ... Bleeding #Summary #Endoscopy ... diagnosis #management #algorithm
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST)
Most prevalent intramural gastric tumor
Arises from interstitial cells Of (EUS layer 4)
Has higher
interstitial cells Of (EUS ... 4) Has higher risk ... → Intermediate-risk ... /50 HPF → High-risk ... cm can consider endoscopic
Chronic Pancreatitis

Definition: A pathologic fibroinflammatory syndrome of the pancreas in individuals with genetic, environmental, and/or other
, and/or other risk ... • 2nd line: EUS ... secretin-enhanced MRCP ... diagnosis with EUS-guided ... osteoporosis • Risk