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Intestinal Ultrasound (IUS) in IBD - IBD Algorithm

IUS Pros (+): no radiation, cost-effective, real-time data, well
Intestinal Ultrasound ... IBD Algorithm ... @wabillin #Intestinal ... #IBD #Algorithm ... #IBDAlgorithm #
Causes of Increased Amylase (Hyperamylasemia)
Increased serum amylase is not always due to pancreatitis. Here are some
Causes of Increased ... serum amylase is ... are some other causes ... Pseudocyst, ERCP / Surgery ... SOD • Gl Tract: Intestinal
Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

ALP:
 - Enzymes that catalyze hydrolysis of organic phosphate
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Liver (80%) • Intestine ... - Other causes ... elevation: • Intestine ... Pain -> RUQ -> US
What is the difference between ischemic colitis and mesenteric ischemia?
A common misnomer. Mesenteric ischemia and ischemic
What is the difference ... initial treatment algorithms ... • Tx: urgent surgery ... conservative, surgery ... mesentericischemia #comparison
Helpful Clues for Distinguishing Upper vs. Lower GI Bleeding
Upper GI Bleed (proximal to ligament of Treitz):
Helpful Clues for ... if the bleeding is ... ratio > 30 (using US ... small intestines ... Lower #GIBleed #comparison
Complications after Bariatric Surgery
Post Bariatric Intestinal Failure:
 • Severe protein malnutrition after bariatric surgery
 • More
Post Bariatric Intestinal ... Gastric bypass causes ... operative CCY risk is ... is typically beneficial ... and addiction is
Richter's Hernia - Intraoperative Reduction

Richter's hernia is a type of hernia in which parietal infringement of
Richter's hernia is ... In this case, the ... intestine is not ... full extent of its ... clinical #video #surgery
Abdominal Distention - Differential Diagnostic Algorithm
Ascites
Bowel Dilatation
Other Causes
Mechanical Obstruction
 • Adhesions 60%
 • Volvulus 3%
 •
Differential Diagnostic Algorithm ... Dilatation Other Causes ... Hypothyroidism Chronic Intestinal ... Syndrome • Trauma/Surgery ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Acute Liver Injury - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Vascular Causes of Acute Liver Injury: 
 • Hepatic vein:
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Vascular Causes ... are normal, ALP is ... placenta, kidneys, intestines ... differential #diagnosis #algorithm
Menstrual Cycle Physiology: Correlating the Ovarian and Uterine Cycles
Note: Some charts show different relative levels of
progesterone, but the key is ... Triggered mostly by LH surge ... , luteal phase is ... , progesterone causes ... pathophysiology #comparison