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Endoscopic Bleeding Risk - Summary points from ASGE guideline 

Low Risk Procedures 
 - Diagnostic endoscopy
forceps biopsy (EGD ... endoscopy - EUS ... enteroscopy - ERCP ... resection - ERCP ... Gastroenterology #EGD
Biliary Ascariasis - Balloon Extraction on Endoscopy/ERCP

8 years old patient with acute pancreatitis and a MRCP
Extraction on Endoscopy/ERCP ... we perform an ERCP ... Ascariasis #Endoscopy #ERCP ... #clinical #EGD ... gastroenterology #roundworm
Approach to Conjugated Hyperbilirubinemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

1. Definition: T.bili elevation + >20% conjugated
2. Obtain RUQ
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Obtain RUQ US to ... MRCP, ERCP, liver ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Gastroenterology Endoscopy Tools and Accessories - A Visual Catalog for Trainees and Young Gastroenterologists
Biopsy Forceps:
palliative treatment ERCP ... instruments in ERCP ... ENTEROSCOPY-ASSISTED ERCP ... enteroscopy-assisted ERCP ... #ercp
Procedure Risks and Platelet Targets for Transfusion
LOW RISK - Transfuse ≥ 20,000/uL
 • Paracentesis, EGD or
Paracentesis, EGD ... balloon enteroscopy, ERCP ... dilation or stent, EUS ... polypectomy, EMR or ESD ... tumor ablation, ERCP
Acute Pancreatitis - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

Presentation: 
 • Epigastric abdominal pain (90%, characteristically
HyperCa2+ • Other: ERCP ... ) • Imaging: US ... necrosis, biliary, stones ... Gallstones: Urgent ERCP ... cholangitis, consider ERCP
ERCP Management Algorithm for Patient with Symptomatic Choledocholithiasis 

Predictors of choledocholithiasis
Very strong
 - CBD stone on
ERCP Management ... Algorithm for Patient ... strong - CBD stone ... pancreatitis #ERCP ... #Management #Algorithm
Elevated Liver Enzymes - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Severe ALT > 15x ULN
 • Viral
 • Drugs/Toxins
 •
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Cholestatic disease US ... • Congenital US ... Common Bile Duct Stone ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Elevated Amylase (Hyperamylasemia)- Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pancreatic causes:
 - Pancreatic cancer
 - Complications pancreatitis: eg pseudocyst
 -
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... pancreatitis: eg ... fibrosis - Post ERCP ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm for Transaminitis
Hepatocellular Pattern (ALT or AST > ALP):
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... ALT or AST): • US ... Cirrhosis (any) • US ... Ducts - CBD stone ... Transaminitis #Algorithm