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Achalasia Summary

Epidemiology: 10 cases per 100,000 individuals

Defined by inadequate relaxation of the LES and aperistalsis
Primary or
sphincter to relax EGD ... secondary causes leading ... LES pressure (eg ... #diagnosis #management ... #treatment #gastroenterology
The 6 C’s of Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC)
PSC is a chronic, cholestatic, immune-mediated disease characterized by
ducts, commonly leading ... have concomitant IBD ... • COLITIS - PSC-IBD ... liver disease management ... Cholangitis #diagnosis #management
Diagnosis and Management of Achalasia - ACG Guidelines

Who to suspect?
 • Patients presenting with progressive dysphagia
Diagnosis and Management ... puckering of the EGJ ... classic "bird beaking ... High resolution esophageal ... ACG #Guidelines #gastroenterology
Gastroenterology Endoscopy Tools and Accessories - A Visual Catalog for Trainees and Young Gastroenterologists
Biopsy Forceps:
Gastroenterology ... mucosa Stricture Management ... : • ACHALASIA BALLOON ... patients with achalasia ... #accessories #EGD
Los Angeles Classification of Reflux Esophagitis
Accurate endoscopic assessment of reflux esophagitis is vital in making accurate
decisions on patients' management ... involves >75% of the esophageal ... Esophagitis #diagnosis #grading ... #gastroenterology ... #EGD
Low FODMAP Diet Foods 

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