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Algorithm for Management of Strictures in IBD

by Malorie Simons @DrMalSimons

#Strictures #IBD #Algorithm #Management #gastroenterology
Algorithm for Management ... of Strictures in ... @DrMalSimons #Strictures ... #IBD #Algorithm
Circle of Willis and brain circulation 
Herophilus of Chalcedon (335-280 BC), “Father of Anatomy,” described the
described the vascular structure ... precision both the structure ... the name of this structure ... famous eponymous structures
Peptic Stricture Management Algorithm

Simple strictures (<2cm, focal, straight): PPI
Complex/refractory (>2cm, angulated, irregular): PPI → dilatation →
Peptic Stricture ... Management Algorithm ... Simple strictures ... aspx #Peptic #Stricture ... #Management #Algorithm
Dysphagia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
Structural
 • Tumors
 • Zenker's Diverticulum
 • Foreign Bodv
Neuromuscular Toxic/Metabolic
 • Myasthenia
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Symptoms • Reflux Stricture ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Jaundice - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pre-Hepatic - Unconjugated Hyperbilirubinemia
Increased Production
 • Hemolysis
 • Ineffective Erythropoiesis
 • Hematoma
Decreased
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Gallstones • Biliary Stricture ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Hematuria - Glomerular vs Non-glomerular

== Glomerular ==
- Glomerulonephritis 
- Thin basement membrane disease 

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Malignancy - Stricture ... Hematuria #Glomerular #Algorithm
Elevated Liver Enzymes - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Severe ALT > 15x ULN
 • Viral
 • Drugs/Toxins
 •
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Stone • Biliary stricture ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Oropharyngeal and Esophageal Causes of Dysphagia - Differential Diagnosis
Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
 • Neuromuscular causes: CVA/CNS tumor/ALS, Parkinson's,
cervical ring/web/stricture ... Plummer-Vinson Web, Strictures
Vertigo Differential Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Vertigo: Symptom of illusory movement because of asymmetry in the vestibular
and Management Algorithm ... central vestibular structures ... Diagnosis #Management #Algorithm
Constipation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Diet/Lifestyle
 • Fibre
 • Calories
 • Fluid
 • Exercise
 • Psychosocial
Medications
 •
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Cancer • Colonic Stricture ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm