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Achalasia Management Algorithm
 - Botulinum Injection
 - Pharmacotherapy (CCB/nitrates)
 - Pneumatic Dilation
 - Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy
Achalasia Management ... Algorithm - Botulinum Injection ... Esophagectomy #Achalasia ... #Management #Algorithm ... #gastroenterology
IDSA - Prophylaxis to Prevent First Episode of Opportunistic Disease in HIV-AIDS
 • Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP)
First Episode of Opportunistic ... #Prophylaxis #Opportunistic ... #Infections #OIs ... HIVAIDS #IDSA #management ... #pharmacology
IDSA - Prophylaxis to Prevent First Episode of Opportunistic Disease in HIV-AIDS
 • Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP)
First Episode of Opportunistic ... #Prophylaxis #Opportunistic ... #Infections #OIs ... HIVAIDS #IDSA #management ... #pharmacology
Oropharyngeal and Esophageal Causes of Dysphagia - Differential Diagnosis
Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
 • Neuromuscular causes: CVA/CNS tumor/ALS, Parkinson's,
Oropharyngeal and Esophageal ... 4 T's), Goiter Esophageal ... of EG junction: Achalasia ... , eosinophils, infections ... Diagnosis #causes #gastroenterology
Acute Esophageal Necrosis
History: Hematemesis and/or melena (70%), Dysphagia, Epigastric/chest pain, Sepsis
Diagnosis EGD and Biopsy
Differential: Melanosis, Melanoma,
Acute Esophageal ... Pseudomembranous esophagitis, Infection ... Klebsiella, pneumoniae) Management ... KBrag_MD #Acute #Esophageal ... #gastroenterology
IDSA Recommendations for Treating Mucosal Candidiasis in HIV-AIDS
Oropharyngeal Candidiasis: Initial Episodes (Duration of Therapy: 7–14 days)
Preferred
daily (AI) #esophageal ... Prevention #Treatment #management ... #opportunistic ... #infections #HIVAIDS ... #pharmacology
Dysphagia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Symptom | Diagnosis
• Solid-food dysphagia present for months to years | Mechanical
web or a distal esophageal ... disorder such as achalasia ... Esophageal Dysphagia ... Differential #Diagnosis #Management ... #gastroenterology
Achalasia Summary

Epidemiology: 10 cases per 100,000 individuals

Defined by inadequate relaxation of the LES and aperistalsis
Primary or
Neurodegenerative disorders • Infection ... Other esophageal ... pressure (eg, injection ... #diagnosis #management ... #treatment #gastroenterology
Esophageal Necrosis
Etiology:
 - Ischemia and Gastric Outlet Obstruction with GERD may be inciting events
 - Associated
Esophageal Necrosis ... antibiotic use, infections ... state) predisposes esophageal ... Necrosis #diagnosis #management ... #gastroenterology
IDSA Recommendations for Treating Isospora belli Infection in HIV-AIDS
Treating Isospora belli Infection
General Management Considerations:
 • Fluid
General Management ... Patients with Sulfa Intolerance ... Prevention #Treatment #management ... #opportunistic ... #pharmacology