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Achalasia Management Algorithm
 - Botulinum Injection
 - Pharmacotherapy (CCB/nitrates)
 - Pneumatic Dilation
 - Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy
Achalasia Management ... Dilation - Peroral Endoscopic ... Esophagectomy #Achalasia ... #Management #Algorithm ... #gastroenterology
Ulcerative Colitis - Endoscopic Assessment of Disease Activity
UCEIS Score 0, Mayo Score 0 - Normal
UCEIS Score
Ulcerative Colitis - Endoscopic ... #Colitis #UC #Endoscopy ... #grading #severity ... #diagnosis #gastroenterology
Forrest Classification for Peptic Ulcer Bleeding
Rebleeding risks are without endoscopic intervention
1a - Spurting Bleed - 60-100%
risks are without endoscopic ... Bleeding #Risks #Grading ... #gastroenterology
Achalasia Management Options - Decision Aid
- Peroral endoscopic Myotomy (POEM)
- Laparoscopic Heller myotomy (LHM)
- Pneumatic Dilatation
Achalasia Management ... Aid - Peroral endoscopic ... ) - Botox #Achalasia ... #Management #DecisionAid ... #gastroenterology
Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) - Endoscopic ReFerence Score (EREFS)
Edema (Loss of vascular markings):
 - Grade 0: Distinct
Esophagitis (EoE) - Endoscopic ... #Esophagitis #Endoscopic ... classification #gastroenterology ... #EGD #grading
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Scoping Summary
GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT (VARICEAL-B):
V - Vasoconstrictor therapy: (Octreotide 50mcg bolus
PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT ... acquired/vasoactive meds ... Controversies Regarding ... Variceal Bleed Management ... #diagnosis #management
Gastroenterology Endoscopy Tools and Accessories - A Visual Catalog for Trainees and Young Gastroenterologists
Biopsy Forceps:
Gastroenterology ... mucosa Stricture Management ... : • ACHALASIA BALLOON ... patients with achalasia ... Aguila @enrrikke #Gastroenterology
Achalasia Summary

Epidemiology: 10 cases per 100,000 individuals

Defined by inadequate relaxation of the LES and aperistalsis
Primary or
secondary causes leading ... evaluated with CT, endoscopy ... , or endoscopic ... #diagnosis #management ... #treatment #gastroenterology
Diagnosis and Management of Achalasia - ACG Guidelines

Who to suspect?
 • Patients presenting with progressive dysphagia
Diagnosis and Management ... • Endoscopy to look ... classic "bird beaking ... #Diagnosis #Management ... ACG #Guidelines #gastroenterology
Management of Serotonin Syndrome
Identify and stop all serotoninergic medications
 • Avoid inadvertent Rx of serotoninergic meds
Management of Serotonin ... serotoninergic meds ... • Dosing: 12mg loading ... Serotonin #Syndrome #Management