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Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
and Management ... • Most common cause ... substance use • Esophageal ... • Large volume feeding ... #differential #causes
Gastroenterology Endoscopy Tools and Accessories - A Visual Catalog for Trainees and Young Gastroenterologists
Biopsy Forceps:
Gastroenterology ... mucosa Stricture Management ... energy or heat to cause ... - Facilitates access ... #accessories #EGD
Achalasia Summary

Epidemiology: 10 cases per 100,000 individuals

Defined by inadequate relaxation of the LES and aperistalsis
Primary or
diseases that cause ... sphincter to relax EGD ... leading to myenteric ... Achalasia #diagnosis #management ... #treatment #gastroenterology
Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
dissection is caused ... at onset • Tearing ... Assess for high ... Marfans, EDS ... Dissection #diagnosis #management
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
• Towards the end ... exclude other causes ... Management during ... Period • Breast-feeding ... teratogenic GDMT meds
Low FODMAP Diet Foods 

Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides and Polyols (to Avoid).  
These short-chain carbohydrates
poorly absorbed, leading ... bacteria, which can cause ... , celery, snow peas ... Diet #Nutrition #Gastroenterology ... #Management #Foods