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Hiatal Hernia Types - Classification
Type I Hiatal Hernia = Sliding Hernia
Less common types of paraesophageal hernias
Hiatal Hernia Types ... Type I Hiatal Hernia ... = Sliding Hernia ... Classification #diagnosis ... #gastroenterology
Gastropericardial Fistula on Endoscopy

Gastropericardial fistula complicating large hiatal hernia and gastric volvulus.

Andy Tau, MD @DrBloodandGuts

#Gastropericardial #Fistula
Gastropericardial Fistula on Endoscopy ... complicating large hiatal hernia ... Gastropericardial #Fistula #Endoscopy ... EGD #clinical #gastroenterology
Prague Criteria - For Endoscopically Suspected Esophageal Columnar Metaplasia/Barrett's Esophagus
1) Ensure Hiatus Hernia Is Recognised By
Ensure Hiatus Hernia ... Barretts #Esophagus #diagnosis ... #endoscopy #EGD ... #gastroenterology
Gastrointestinal Evaluation of Iron Deficiency Anemia
In patients with anemia, diagnose iron deficiency if:
 • Ferritin <
patients with anemia, diagnose ... Bidirectional endoscopy ... bidirectional endoscopy ... Evaluation #workup #diagnosis ... #gastroenterology
Endoscopic Bleeding Risk - Summary points from ASGE guideline 

Low Risk Procedures 
 - Diagnostic endoscopy
Procedures - Diagnostic ... endoscopy with ... ) - Capsule endoscopy ... Bleeding #Risks #Gastroenterology ... LowRisk #HighRisk #Diagnosis
Functional Dyspepsia - Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Management
Risk factors: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, Psychological comorbidity, Helicobacter pylori infection,
Pathophysiology, Diagnosis ... months before diagnosis ... structurally normal endoscopy ... Pathophysiology #Diagnosis ... Management #algorithm #gastroenterology
Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) - Spectrum of Response
Non-response:
 • Histology: Persistent eosinophilia, ≥ 15 eos/hpf
 • Symptoms:
symptom metric • Endoscopy ... symptom metric • Endoscopy ... score < 20 • Endoscopy ... EoE #Response #diagnosis ... #gastroenterology
Helpful Clues for Distinguishing Upper vs. Lower GI Bleeding
Upper GI Bleed (proximal to ligament of Treitz):
H.pylori, hiatal hernia ... comparison #versus #diagnosis ... #gastroenterology
Causes of Intestinal Obstruction - Differential Diagnosis
Lesions Extrinsic to the Intestinal Wall:
 • Adhesions: Postoperative, Congenital,
- Differential Diagnosis ... Postinflammatory • Hernia ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... bowel #Causes #gastroenterology
Forrest Classification of Upper GI Bleeding
Acute Hemorrhage
  Ia - Active Spurting, Re-bleeding Risk 60-100%
GIBleed #UGIB #diagnosis ... #endoscopy #gastroenterology