5 results
Constipation Management Algorithm
What do you mean by constipation?
 - Infrequent bowel movements, difficult defecation or both?
Algorithm What ... bowel movements per ... associated with ... #Management #Algorithm ... #gastroenterology
Causes of a low fecal elastase
Abnormal pancreatic imaging:
Chronic pancreatitis, Pancreatic tumours including cystic disease, Pancreatic resection,
of a low fecal elastase ... disease, Pancreatic resection ... absence (often associated ... Rheumatological disorders ... diagnosis #causes #gastroenterology
Pheochromocytoma - Diagnosis and Management Summary
10 percent rule = 10% of pheochromocytomas are extra-adrenal, multiple, bilateral,
pediatric cases, not associated ... polyuria, polydipsia, constipation ... leukocytosis, psychiatric disorders ... laparoscopic tumor resection ... Open surgical resection
Rome IV Criteria for diagnosing Functional Abdominal Pain Disorders (FAPD)
Irritable bowel syndrome
The criteria must be fulfilled
Abdominal Pain Disorders ... resolution of the constipation ... have functional constipation ... AbdominalPain #Disorders ... #gastroenterology
Achalasia Summary

Epidemiology: 10 cases per 100,000 individuals

Defined by inadequate relaxation of the LES and aperistalsis
Primary or
Epidemiology: 10 cases per ... Neurodegenerative disorders ... esophageal motility disorders ... Pseudoachalasia has been associated ... management #treatment #gastroenterology