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Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
Aortic Dissection ... Marfans, EDS ... deficit • Shock Treatment ... - ED goal is to ... #diagnosis #management
Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD) - Polyp Resection Techniques

Technique:
 • The polyp is then lifted by submucosal
Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection ... (ESD) - Polyp Resection ... incision around a lateral ... #ESD #Polyp #Resection ... #Management #gastroenterology
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
Esophageal Necrosis
Etiology:
 - Ischemia and Gastric Outlet Obstruction with GERD may be inciting events
 - Associated
acidosis, and Aortic dissection ... Diagnosis: - EGD ... : - Treatment of ... Necrosis #diagnosis #management ... #gastroenterology
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
Fibrinolysis → End ... • Subcutaneous dissecting ... + Bleeding Treatment ... diagnosis #causes #treatment ... #management #hematology
Relapsing Polychondritis

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

Who?
• Most frequently: 40
: • Recurrent bilateral ... MAGIC syndrome • Vexus ... Nonspecific ↑ ESR ... affected tissue Treatment ... rheumatology #diagnosis #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 ... Treatment options ... Achalasia #diagnosis #management ... #treatment #gastroenterology