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Pre-Op Nutrition in IBD - IBD Algorithm

Dr. Wade Billings @wabillin

#PreOp #Preoperative #Nutrition #IBDAlgorithm #IBD #Algorithm #gastroenterology
Pre-Op Nutrition ... in IBD - IBD Algorithm ... Preoperative #Nutrition #IBDAlgorithm ... #IBD #Algorithm ... #gastroenterology
Cold Snare Polypectomy - Tips and Tricks
 - Before initiating cold snare polypectomy, it is important
polyp borders are ... channel of the colonoscope ... - After resection ... Tricks#management #gastroenterology ... #fellows #colonoscopy
Strategies to Improve Quality of Screening and Surveillance Colonoscopy - AGA Guidelines

1. Adequate bowel preparation.
2. Use
and Surveillance Colonoscopy ... Bowel prep instructions ... interventions, and follow-up ... Follow current guidelines ... Guidelines #management #gastroenterology
Additional Modalities for Workup of GI Bleed (Other than EGD + Colonoscopy)

Pill endoscopy
 • Able to
Other than EGD + Colonoscopy ... endoscopy • Able ... sensitivity for detection ... GIBleed #management #gastroenterology ... #table #imaging
Important Fungal Stains
Mycology Lab:
 • Calcofluor white - Fluorochrome that binds glucans and chitin in fungal
stains chitin and allows ... fungi; exceptions are ... sensitive as Ag detection ... ; some strains are ... fungus #comparison #table
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Diagnosis • Pre-existing ... levels (levels ↑ in pre-eclampsia ... sx: dyspnea on exertion ... during Delivery • Stable ... TTE and close follow-up
Colon Ischemia - Diagnosis Algorithm
Mild disease - Typical symptoms of Cl with none of the associated
Ischemia - Diagnosis Algorithm ... for outcome that are ... on imaging by colonoscopy ... Ischemia #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #gastroenterology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Evaluation Major Pre-Op ... risk of CV event, follow ... ACC algorithm to ... Stable patients ... Determine if any labs are
Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based tests:
 • FIT: 79% sensitivity, 94% specificity for CRC
visualization: • Colonoscopy ... : 100% detection ... CAllamneni via Emory Gastroenterology ... Tests #comparison #table ... #management #gastroenterology
Fleischner Society recommendations for follow-up of nodules
Previous chest radiographs should be reviewed to determine if the
recommendations for follow-up ... lesion has been stable ... so, no further follow ... the exception of pure ... probability: Surgical resection