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Gastroenterology Endoscopy Tools and Accessories - A Visual Catalog for Trainees and Young Gastroenterologists
Biopsy Forceps:
lesion prior to EMR/ESD ... Polypectomy, EMR, ESD ... hot resection • ESD ... prior to EMR/ESD ... #accessories #EGD
Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD) - Polyp Resection Techniques

Technique:
 • The polyp is then lifted by submucosal
(ESD) - Polyp Resection ... incision around a lateral ... time, cost of devices ... #ESD #Polyp #Resection ... #Management #gastroenterology
Esophageal Necrosis
Etiology:
 - Ischemia and Gastric Outlet Obstruction with GERD may be inciting events
 - Associated
Esophageal Necrosis ... acidosis, and Aortic dissection ... Diagnosis: - EGD ... Necrosis #diagnosis #management ... #gastroenterology
Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Endoscopy (ASGE 2015) 

Give Antibiotics: 
 - PEG tube placement (or PEG-J)
bleeding - EUS-FNA ... grafts/cardiac devices ... Prophylaxis #Endoscopy #EGD ... #Indications #Gastroenterology ... #Management
Achalasia Summary

Epidemiology: 10 cases per 100,000 individuals

Defined by inadequate relaxation of the LES and aperistalsis
Primary or
sphincter to relax EGD ... sudden weight loss later ... LES pressure (eg ... Achalasia #diagnosis #management ... #treatment #gastroenterology