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Endoscopic Bleeding Risk - Summary points from ASGE guideline 

Low Risk Procedures 
 - Diagnostic endoscopy
Endoscopic Bleeding Risk ... guideline Low Risk ... sphincterotomy High Risk ... Procedures - Polypectomy ... Endoscopic #Bleeding #Risks
Procedure Risks and Platelet Targets for Transfusion
LOW RISK - Transfuse ≥ 20,000/uL
 • Paracentesis, EGD or
Procedure Risks ... Transfusion LOW RISK ... bleeding, Small polypectomy ... biopsy MODERATE RISK ... biopsy, Larger polypectomy
Cold Snare Polypectomy
When Should I Use Cold Snare Polypectomy?
 - Cold snare polypectomy should be used
Cold Snare Polypectomy ... Use Cold Snare Polypectomy ... - Cold snare polypectomy ... - Cold forceps polypectomy ... due to increased risk
Risk of Residual Cancer after Endoscopy Resection of Malignant Polyps
Risk Criteria:
 • Resection margin < 1mm
Risk of Residual ... Malignant Polyps Risk ... Malignant #Polyp #risk ... gastroenterology #resection #polypectomy
How to Approach Small Polyps in Colon
Despite their appearance, small colon polyps can pose unique challenges
Quality polypectomy ... present future risk ... tricks can make the polypectomy
Hot Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR) - Polyp Resection Techniques

Technique:
The polyp is initially lifted by submucosal iniection
resection for low-risk ... limited due to risk ... bleeding, post-polypectomy ... perforation) • Risk
Bleeding Risk for Various Invasive/Surgical Procedures
Low Risk:
 • Dental extractions (1 or 2 teeth), endodontic (root
Bleeding Risk for ... Procedures Low Risk ... extractions) High Risk ... pericardiocentesis, colonic polypectomy ... #Bleeding #Risk
Cold Snare Polypectomy - Tips and Tricks
 - Before initiating cold snare polypectomy, it is important
Cold Snare Polypectomy ... initiating cold snare polypectomy ... to examine the polypectomy ... #ColdSnare #Polypectomy
Health risks of obesity

Greatly increased risk (RR >3):
 - Mortality (BMI >30) 
 - Type 2
Health risks of ... Greatly increased risk ... confers a 92x ^ risk ... Diagnosis #Obesity #Risks
Lower GI Bleed - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

 • Structural: Diverticulosis, Hemorrhoids, Post-polypectomy, Polyps & malignancy, Anal
Hemorrhoids, Post-polypectomy