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Galeazzi Fracture 
Fracture of distal radial shaft with distal radial-ulnar joint disruption. Remember “MUGR” to recall
onto outstretched hand ... wrist, limited ... injuries: Rare • ED ... Management: Pain ... #Radiology #XRay
Acute Esophageal Necrosis
History: Hematemesis and/or melena (70%), Dysphagia, Epigastric/chest pain, Sepsis
Diagnosis EGD and Biopsy
Differential: Melanosis, Melanoma,
Acute Esophageal ... Sepsis Diagnosis EGD ... Necrosis #black #esophagus ... #diagnosis #management ... #gastroenterology
Management of Jackhammer Esophagus or Esophageal Spasm
Step 1: Assess the severity of the motility disturbance
Step 2:
Esophagus or Esophageal ... of presentation and ... #Jackhammer #Esophagus ... #Esophageal #Spasm ... #Management #gastroenterology
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
onto outstretched hand ... nerve injury • ED ... Management: Pain ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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onto outstretched hand ... variable gross wrist ... ligament injury) • ED ... Management: Hematoma ... Distal #Radiology #XRay
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) Basics
 - EGD Timing
 - EGD Complications
 - Review of Gastric Anatomy
 - EGD
) Basics - EGD ... Scopes and Accessories ... antibiotics - Esophageal ... #Basics #gastroenterology ... #endoscopy #managmenet
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
dorsum of the hand ... dislocation, distal radius ... fractures • ED ... Management: Pain ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay
Barrett's Esophagus (BE) Documentation 
1. 1st description as - ESEM (endoscopically suspected esophageal metaplasia), NOT as
Barrett's Esophagus ... endoscopically suspected esophageal ... moderate - insufflate and ... Documentation #EGD ... #diagnosis #gastroenterology
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Summary

GERD: Diagnosis
• Heartburn (substernal burning sensation) and acid regurgitation
• Chest pain
Extraesophageal
Impedance testing Esophageal ... history of Barrett esophagus ... Stricture • Barrett esophagus ... Disease #diagnosis #management ... #Gastroenterology
Oropharyngeal and Esophageal Causes of Dysphagia - Differential Diagnosis
Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
 • Neuromuscular causes: CVA/CNS tumor/ALS, Parkinson's,
Oropharyngeal and ... Non-relaxation of EG ... junction: Achalasia, EG ... Hypercontractile Esophagus ... Diagnosis #causes #gastroenterology