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Ulcerative Colitis - Surgical Options
 • Proctocolectomy - Ileostomy: ileum is attached to an external bag
Ulcerative Colitis ... Proctocolectomy - Small intestine ... is connected to ... #Ulcerative #Colitis ... #patientinfo #surgery
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 ... differences #diagnosis #table
Relapsing Acute Severe Ulcerative Colitis - Management Algorithm
Loss of Response:
 • (Re)consult Colorectal Surgery
 • Assess
Severe Ulcerative Colitis ... - Management Algorithm ... CNI + Steroid +IS ... Relapsing #Ulcerative #Colitis ... UC #Management #Algorithm
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 #
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
metabolic equivalent able ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... if stress test is ... Stable patients ... What is the type
Bleeding Risk for Various Invasive/Surgical Procedures
Low Risk:
 • Dental extractions (1 or 2 teeth), endodontic (root
anticoagulation is ... intra-abdominal surgery ... Other general surgery ... (e.g. intestinal ... Perioperative #Procedures #Table
Retractor Types - Common Surgical Instruments
In varying forms, retractors are used to hold an incision open,
retractor system that is ... the operating table ... used to protect intestines ... #Retractors #surgery