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Lower GI Bleed - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

 • Structural: Diverticulosis, Hemorrhoids, Post-polypectomy, Polyps & malignancy, Anal
Lower GI Bleed - ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Ischemic colitis, IBO ... Radiation colitis/proctitis ... #Lower #GI #Bleed
Lower GI Bleed - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Structural:
 - Diverticulosis
 - Post-Polypectomy Bleeding
 - Hemorrhoids
 - Polyps
Lower GI Bleed - ... Ischemic Colitis - IBD ... Radiation Colitis/Proctitis
Ulcerative Proctitis
Proctitis:
 • Affects 1/3 patients
 • Predictors of extension:
     - Disease
Appendectomy may decrease risk ... disease ~= Increased risk ... Alternative Dx: IBS ... #IBD #diagnosis ... #management #algorithm
Perianal Crohn's Disease - IBD Algorithm

 • 5-40% w perianal fistula
 • ↑ risk if colonic
Crohn's Disease - IBD ... Algorithm • ... fistula • ↑ risk ... has carcinoma risk ... #IBDAlgorithm #IBD
Iron Deficiency Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Labs: Ferritin, iron, transferrin, TIBC, TSAT, sTfR

 • Blood loss:
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... , GU bleed, Gyn ... bleed, Epistaxis ... Tropical sprue, IBD ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Forrest Classification for Peptic Ulcer Bleeding
Rebleeding risks are without endoscopic intervention
1a - Spurting Bleed - 60-100%
Bleeding Rebleeding risks ... 1a - Spurting Bleed ... 100% Re-bleeding Ib ... - Oozing Bleed ... Ulcer #Bleeding #Risks
Fatigue and IBD Algorithm
 • 40-50% patients have fatigue despite clinical remission
 • Risk factors: BMI,
Fatigue and IBD ... Algorithm • 40- ... clinical remission • Risk ... modifications Algorithm ... #Algorithm #diagnosis
Upper and Lower Causes of GI Bleed
Upper:
 • Esophagus: Tear (Mallory Weiss, Boerhaave syndrome), Variceal, Esophagitis,
Lower Causes of GI Bleed ... colitis, UC/Chrons (IBD ... diagnosis #Causes #algorithm
Forrest Classification for Describing Endoscopic Findings in Patients With Bleeding Ulcers and Predicting Risk of Rebleeding

Classification
and Predicting Risk ...  Ia  Spurting bleed ... Clear liquid  Ib ...  Oozing bleed ... Endoscopy #EGD #Risk
Complex Perianal Fistulas and Crohn's Disease - Management Algorithm
Factors for Operative Strategy
  • Fistula Classification
Disease - Management Algorithm ... Incontinence • Active Proctitis ... perianal disease Algorithm ... Crohns #Disease #IBD ... #algorithm #management