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Diagnosis and Management of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Definition
Presentation
Medical Management
Extraesophageal Symptoms
Long-Term PPI Issues
Diagnosis Algorithm
Refractory GERD
Surgical and Endoscopic
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease ... Issues Diagnosis Algorithm ... Surgical and Endoscopic ... #Treatment #Algorithm ... #Gastroenterology
Diagnosis and Management of Barrett's Esophagus

Diagnosis
Screening
Surveillance Algorithm
Medical Treatment
Endoscopic Eradication Therapy (EET)

By Dr. Hima Veeramachaneni @hima_vee @EmoryGastroHep

#Barretts
Diagnosis and Management ... Medical Treatment ... Endoscopic Eradication ... #Treatment #Algorithm ... #Gastroenterology
Achalasia Management Algorithm
 - Botulinum Injection
 - Pharmacotherapy (CCB/nitrates)
 - Pneumatic Dilation
 - Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy
Achalasia Management ... Algorithm - Botulinum ... Dilation - Peroral Endoscopic ... #Algorithm #gastroenterology ... #treatment
Gastrointestinal Evaluation of Iron Deficiency Anemia
In patients with anemia, diagnose iron deficiency if:
 • Ferritin <
chronic kidney tests ... Test for celiac ... disease with serology ... change medical management ... workup #diagnosis #gastroenterology
Upper GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Upper GI bleed Suspected: Melena, hematemesis, coffee-ground emesis, BRBPR
Initial Stabilization
Concern for
Upper GI Bleed - Management ... Algorithm Upper ... Consult GI ± EGD ... • Peptic Ulcer Disease ... #gastroenterology
Esophageal Crohn's Disease Management Algorithm

Assess for Active Symptoms and for Stricturing/Fistulizing Disease
Stricturing DX:
 • Bx r/o
Management Algorithm ... Consider PEG & EEN • EGD ... Fibrin Injection • EGD ... #Management #Algorithm ... #treatment #IBD
Perianal Crohn's Disease - IBD Algorithm

 • 5-40% w perianal fistula
 • ↑ risk if colonic
Perianal Crohn's Disease ... - IBD Algorithm ... Perianal #Crohns #Disease ... #gastroenterology ... #management #treatment
Helicobacter Pylori (H. pylori) Infection - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook
Presentation: Dyspepsia / Peptic Ulcer
/ Peptic Ulcer Disease ... Diagnosis: • Endoscopic ... Ag, Urea Breath Test ... or repeat EGD ... #Treatment #quadruple
Management of Abdominal Distension and Bloating - Treatment Algorithm

Definitions
Pathophysiology
Organic/Pathologic Etiologies:
 • Small Intestinal Bowel Overgrowth (SIBO)
Management of Abdominal ... and Bloating - Treatment ... Intolerance • Celiac Disease ... Distension #Bloating #Management ... #Treatment #gastroenterology
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Summary

GERD: Diagnosis
• Heartburn (substernal burning sensation) and acid regurgitation
• Chest pain
Extraesophageal
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease ... Incomplete/relief/treatment ... Gastroesophageal #Reflux #Disease ... #diagnosis #management ... #Gastroenterology