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Acute Esophageal Necrosis
History: Hematemesis and/or melena (70%), Dysphagia, Epigastric/chest pain, Sepsis
Diagnosis EGD and Biopsy
Differential: Melanosis, Melanoma,
Acute Esophageal ... no NGT, mlVF, PPI ... KBrag_MD #Acute #Esophageal ... diagnosis #management #gastroenterology
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Summary

GERD: Diagnosis
• Heartburn (substernal burning sensation) and acid regurgitation
• Chest pain
Extraesophageal
indications → PPI ... Impedance testing Esophageal ... Barrett esophagus or esophageal ... Barrett esophagus • Esophageal ... diagnosis #management #Gastroenterology
Esophageal Necrosis
Etiology:
 - Ischemia and Gastric Outlet Obstruction with GERD may be inciting events
 - Associated
Esophageal Necrosis ... state) predisposes esophageal ... 48 hours - IV PPI ... prevent further esophageal ... diagnosis #management #gastroenterology
Gastroenterology Endoscopy Tools and Accessories - A Visual Catalog for Trainees and Young Gastroenterologists
Biopsy Forceps:
Gastroenterology ... palliative treatment ERCP ... instruments in ERCP ... Aguila @enrrikke #Gastroenterology ... #devices #eus #ercp
Basics of Esophageal Strictures
 - History & Physical
 - When is a barium swallow helpful?
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Basics of Esophageal ... strictures, do you need PPI ... - Dilation of Esophageal ... NabeehaMohyudd1 #Esophageal ... management #diagnosis #gastroenterology
Evidence for Treatment of Acute Esophageal Variceal Bleeding
 • Octreotide (PMID: 11870374) - Endoscopic banding +
Treatment of Acute Esophageal ... mortality benefit • PPI ... role in acute esophageal ... ebm #evidence #gastroenterology