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Esophageal Motility Disorders
Obstructive Physiology: EGJ, Distal Esophagus
Distal Contractility: Hyper-contractile, Hypo-contractile
Type I achalasia, Type II achalasia, Type
Esophageal Motility Disorders ... achalasia, IEM, ... Esophageal #Motility #Disorders ... #comparison #table ... #gastroenterology
Chicago Classification of Esophageal Motility Disorders
Achalasia
EGJ Outflow Obstruction
Distal Esophageal Spasm
Jackhammer Esophagus
Absent Contractility
Ineffective Motility
Rapid Contraction

#Chicago #Classification #Esophageal
Esophageal Motility Disorders ... Achalasia EGJ ... Esophageal #Motility #Disorders ... #gastroenterology
Upper GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Upper GI bleed Suspected: Melena, hematemesis, coffee-ground emesis, BRBPR
Initial Stabilization
Concern for
Upper GI Bleed - Management ... Consult GI ± EGD ... Differential #Diagnosis #management ... #Algorithm #gastrointestinal ... #gastroenterology
Dysphagia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Symptom | Diagnosis
• Solid-food dysphagia present for months to years | Mechanical
such as achalasia ... or neurologic disorders ... → EGD Treatment ... Differential #Diagnosis #Management ... #gastroenterology
Lower GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Suspected lower GI bleeding (LGIB):
 • Hematochezia 
 • Melena +
Lower GI Bleed - Management ... upper GI bleed) vs Stable ... LGIB #GIBleed #management ... #Algorithm #gastrointestinal ... #gastroenterology
Secondary Causes of Esophageal Eosinophilia (EoE) - Differential Diagnosis
 • Gastroesophageal reflux disease
 • Eosinophilic gastrointestinal
• Eosinophilic gastrointestinal ... disease • Achalasia ... Connective tissue disorders ... • Autoimmune disorders ... Secondary #Causes #gastroenterology
Aortoenteric Fistula - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
• Uncommon but life-threatening
• Most common site of bowel connection
Diagnosis and Management ... seemingly self-limited gastrointestinal ... Sensitivity of EGD ... - If negative, EGD ... Management: SURGERY
Achalasia Summary

Epidemiology: 10 cases per 100,000 individuals

Defined by inadequate relaxation of the LES and aperistalsis
Primary or
Neurodegenerative disorders ... sphincter to relax EGD ... esophageal motility disorders ... #diagnosis #management ... #treatment #gastroenterology
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Summary

GERD: Diagnosis
• Heartburn (substernal burning sensation) and acid regurgitation
• Chest pain
Extraesophageal
GERD: Testing EGD ... failure + negative EGD ... exclude motility disorders ... Disease #diagnosis #management ... #Gastroenterology
Diagnosis and Management of Achalasia - ACG Guidelines

Who to suspect?
 • Patients presenting with progressive dysphagia
Diagnosis and Management ... of Achalasia - ... puckering of the EGJ ... #Diagnosis #Management ... ACG #Guidelines #gastroenterology