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Endoscopic Bleeding Risk - Summary points from ASGE guideline 

Low Risk Procedures 
 - Diagnostic endoscopy
Endoscopic Bleeding ... guideline Low Risk Procedures ... enteroscopy - ERCP ... resection - ERCP ... #Endoscopic #Bleeding
Procedure Risks and Platelet Targets for Transfusion
LOW RISK - Transfuse ≥ 20,000/uL
 • Paracentesis, EGD or
Prophylactic variceal bleeding ... polypectomy, Capsule endoscopy ... balloon enteroscopy, ERCP ... Bougie dilation, Endoscopic ... tumor ablation, ERCP
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Diagnosis and Management Summary
PRE-ENDOSCOPY
Vasoactive agents - Octreotide: 
 • 50mcg bolus →
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding ... Endoscopic variceal ... TIPS • Pre-TIPS evaluation ... weeks after index procedure ... Esophageal #Variceal #Bleeding
Gastroenterology Endoscopy Tools and Accessories - A Visual Catalog for Trainees and Young Gastroenterologists
Biopsy Forceps:
precise site of bleeding ... DUODENAL/COLONIC STENT ... instruments in ERCP ... failed • SOEHENDRA STENT ... dearer views in EUS procedures
Basics of Biliary Strictures on Endoscopy
 - Causes of Biliary strictures
 - Benign Strictures Classification
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Strictures on Endoscopy ... Benign Strictures Classification ... Open debate) - Stent ... Biliary #Strictures #Endoscopy ... diagnosis #management #ercp
Management of Bleeding Gastric Varices

Gastric Varices
Saad-Caldwell Classification
Endoscopic Evaluation and Management
Endovascular Management

By Chuma G. Obineme, MD @TypicallySilent
Management of Bleeding ... Saad-Caldwell Classification ... Endoscopic Evaluation ... Varices #Variceal #Bleeding
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... risk (<1%): - Endoscopic ... procedures - ... - what is the bleeding