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Esophageal Necrosis
Etiology:
 - Ischemia and Gastric Outlet Obstruction with GERD may be inciting events
 - Associated
acidosis, and Aortic dissection ... is restored to esophagus ... distal third of esophagus ... Necrosis #diagnosis #management ... #gastroenterology
Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD) - Polyp Resection Techniques

Technique:
 • The polyp is then lifted by submucosal
Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection ... incision around a lateral ... the polyp, with dissection ... Polyp #Resection #Management ... #gastroenterology
Primary and Secondary Headaches - Red Flags and Differential Diagnosis
Red Flags (SNOOP):
S - Systemic		
N - Neurologic
Headache: • Bilateral ... Carotid/Vertebral Dissection ... #differential #causes ... primary #secondary #management
Gastroenterology Endoscopy Tools and Accessories - A Visual Catalog for Trainees and Young Gastroenterologists
Biopsy Forceps:
Gastroenterology ... ESD KNIFE - For lateral ... mucosa Stricture Management ... energy or heat to cause ... Endoscopes: • ESOPHAGO-GASTRO-DUODENOSCOPE
Dysphagia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Symptom | Diagnosis
• Solid-food dysphagia present for months to years | Mechanical
Extrinsic to esophagus ... the underlying cause ... Differential #Diagnosis #Management ... #gastroenterology
Achalasia Summary

Epidemiology: 10 cases per 100,000 individuals

Defined by inadequate relaxation of the LES and aperistalsis
Primary or
two-thirds of the esophagus ... sudden weight loss later ... Achalasia #diagnosis #management ... #treatment #gastroenterology ... #esophageal #esophagus
Relapsing Polychondritis

What is it?
Recurrent inflammation of the cartilage in the body (Autoimmune disorder)

Who?
• Most frequently: 40
: • Recurrent bilateral ... hearing loss, nausea ... diseases 30% of cases ... MAGIC syndrome • Vexus ... rheumatology #diagnosis #management