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Lower GI Bleed - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

 • Structural: Diverticulosis, Hemorrhoids, Post-polypectomy, Polyps & malignancy, Anal
Lower GI Bleed - ... Algorithm • ... Ischemic colitis, IBO ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... gastrointestinal #gastroenterology
Upper and Lower Causes of GI Bleed
Upper:
 • Esophagus: Tear (Mallory Weiss, Boerhaave syndrome), Variceal, Esophagitis,
Causes of GI Bleed ... colitis, UC/Chrons (IBD ... #GIBleed #differential ... #diagnosis #Causes ... #algorithm
Lower GI Bleed - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Structural:
 - Diverticulosis
 - Post-Polypectomy Bleeding
 - Hemorrhoids
 - Polyps
Lower GI Bleed - ... Differential Diagnosis ... Ischemic Colitis - IBD ... #GIBleed #LGIB ... #gastroenterology
Forrest Classification of Upper GI Bleeding
Acute Hemorrhage
  Ia - Active Spurting, Re-bleeding Risk 60-100%
Risk 60-100% Ib ... 30% IIc - Flat Spot ... #Upper #GIBleed ... #UGIB #diagnosis ... #endoscopy #gastroenterology
Forrest Classification for Peptic Ulcer Bleeding
Rebleeding risks are without endoscopic intervention
1a - Spurting Bleed - 60-100%
Forrest Classification ... 100% Re-bleeding Ib ... Re-bleeding IIc - Flat Spot ... Re-bleeding #Forrest #Classification ... Risks #Grading #gastroenterology
Helpful Clues for Distinguishing Upper vs. Lower GI Bleeding
Upper GI Bleed (proximal to ligament of Treitz):
Helpful Clues for ... Lower GI Bleeding ... Lower GI Bleed ( ... #versus #diagnosis ... #gastroenterology
Suspected Celiac Disease - Diagnosis Algorithm

Celiac disease suspected:
 • Signs and symptoms of celiac disease
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Celiac Disease - Diagnosis ... Algorithm Celiac ... without discernable cause ... Inflammatory (IBD ... #Algorithm #gastroenterology
Short Stature - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Variant, Normal Puberty Onset (BA = CA)
 • Familial Short
Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Normal ... Celiac, IBD) • ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #causes #pediatrics
Chronic Abdominal Pain Causes - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Many patients with chronic abdominal pain have had prior
Family history of IBD ... • Lower quadrant ... Lymphoma/Leukemia Lower ... Diverticulitis • IBD ... #gastroenterology
Orthopedic Fracture Classification - Pelvic and Lower Limbs
Letournel Classification Acetabular Fractures:
 • Simple Types: Anterior column,
- Pelvic and Lower ... Type IA, Type IB ... large but there is ... #Pelvic #Lower ... #Orthopedics #diagnosis