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Management of Bleeding Gastric Varices

Gastric Varices
Saad-Caldwell Classification
Endoscopic Evaluation and Management
Endovascular Management

By Chuma G. Obineme, MD @TypicallySilent
Gastric Varices ... Gastric Varices ... EmoryGastroHep #Gastric #Varices ... #Variceal #Bleeding ... #Management #gastroenterology
Varicella (Chickenpox) 
Photo credit, Josh Fierer, M.D.

Charlie Goldberg, M.D. - UCSD Catalog of Clinical Images

#Clinical #Photo
Varicella (Chickenpox ... ) Photo credit ... Images #Clinical #Photo ... #Dermatology #SkinRash ... #Varicella #Chickenpox
Pruritus - Primary Skin Lesion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Macules / Papules / Plaques:
 • Xerosis (dry
Pruritus - Primary ... Vesicles/Bullae: • Varicella ... zoster (chickenpox ... #Pruritus #primary ... #dermatology #Differential
Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
- Systemic and Primary ... Causes == Primary ... Vesicles/Bullae: • Varicella ... zoster (chickenpox ... #generalized #dermatology
Evidence for Treatment of Acute Esophageal Variceal Bleeding
 • Octreotide (PMID: 11870374) - Endoscopic banding +
Acute Esophageal Variceal ... acute esophageal variceal ... • Endoscopic Variceal ... Endoscopic Variceal ... @AnthonyXuMD #Variceal
Upper GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Upper GI bleed Suspected: Melena, hematemesis, coffee-ground emesis, BRBPR
Initial Stabilization
Concern for
Upper GI Bleed - Management ... Ulcer Disease • Variceal ... Differential #Diagnosis #management ... gastrointestinal #gastroenterology
Endoscopy - Management of Bleeding Esophageal Varices 
What to Band?
 - Always find the varix that
Bleeding Esophageal Varices ... that specific variceal ... - Varices in ... during banding, varices ... #variceal #Tips
Endoscopic Bleeding Risk - Summary points from ASGE guideline 

Low Risk Procedures 
 - Diagnostic endoscopy
Polypectomy - Variceal ... Bleeding #Risks #Gastroenterology ... HighRisk #Diagnosis #Management
IDSA Recommendations for Preventing and Treating Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) Infections in HIV-AIDS
Pre-Exposure Prevention of VZV
Preventing and Treating Varicella ... of a history of varicella ... varicella vaccination ... (Chickenpox) Uncomplicated ... Prevention #Treatment #management
Transhepatic Intrajugular Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS) 
Indications:
 • Ascites / Hepatic Hydrothorax
 • Variceal Bleeding
Cardiopulmonary, Renal, and
Hydrothorax • Variceal ... Shunt #Hepatology #Gastroenterology ... #Management