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Ascites - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

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Perform paracentesis:
 • Cell count and diff 
 • Total
diff • Total protein ... ascites total protein ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #gastroenterology
Protein Losing Enteropathy
Clinical Presentation:
 • Volume overload: Peripheral edema, pleural effusion or ascites.
 • Gl symptoms
Protein Losing Enteropathy ... apparent cause of protein ... Low-fat, High-protein ... @UTSWIMchief #Protein ... diagnosis #management #gastroenterology
Nutrient Deficiencies and Supplementation Post Gastric Bypass Surgery
Nutrient Deficiencies:
 • Most frequent in the malabsorptive surgeries
Retinol binding protein ... TypicallySilent via Emory Gastroenterology ... Surgery #bariatric #gastroenterology
Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) - Treatment Algorithm
Medical therapy:
 • Proton pump inhibition
 • Topical corticosteroids
Diet therapy
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Medical therapy: • Proton ... Algorithm #management #gastroenterology
Guidelines on De-Prescribing of Proton Pump Inhibitors

Best Practice Advice Statements
Long-term Indications for PPI use
Short-term Indications for
De-Prescribing of Proton ... DePrescribing #Proton ... Guidelines #management #gastroenterology
Functional Dyspepsia Management Options - Efficacy
 - Proton pump inhibitors
 - H. Pylori treatment
 - Metoclopramide
- Efficacy - Proton ... Efficacy #treatment #gastroenterology
Complications after Bariatric Surgery
Post Bariatric Intestinal Failure:
 • Severe protein malnutrition after bariatric surgery
 • More
Failure: • Severe protein ... TypicallySilent via Emory Gastroenterology ... gastric #bypass #gastroenterology
Subtypes of Serum Proteins

Pre-albumin (Transthyretin)
Albumin
Globulins
 • Alpha-1: Alpha-1 antitrypsin, Serum amyloid A, Ceruloplasmin, Corticosteroid-binding globulin (Transcortin),
Subtypes of Serum Proteins ... Retinol-binding protein ... Ceruloplasmin, Protein ... SatyaPatelMD #Serum #Proteins
Inherited Non-hemolytic Disorders of Hyperbilirubinemia 

== Disorders of Conjugation ==
Gilbert Syndrome:
 • 5-10% of the population
a canalicular protein ... hepatology #diagnosis #gastroenterology
Mechanical Pouch Failure and Re-Do IPAA - Management Algorithm
Patient w/ Mechanical Pouch Failure: Anastomotic Stricture, Leak,
mechanical until proven ... algorithm #management #gastroenterology