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Achalasia Summary

Epidemiology: 10 cases per 100,000 individuals

Defined by inadequate relaxation of the LES and aperistalsis
Primary or
: Testing The diagnosis ... sphincter to relax EGD ... evaluated with CT, endoscopy ... #diagnosis #management ... #treatment #gastroenterology
Diagnosis and Management of Achalasia - ACG Guidelines

Who to suspect?
 • Patients presenting with progressive dysphagia
Diagnosis and Management ... • Endoscopy to look ... puckering of the EGJ ... #Diagnosis #Management ... ACG #Guidelines #gastroenterology
Dysphagia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Symptom | Diagnosis
• Solid-food dysphagia present for months to years | Mechanical
- Differential Diagnosis ... Extrinsic to esophagus ... disorder such as achalasia ... structural disorder → EGD ... #Management #gastroenterology
Esophageal Necrosis
Etiology:
 - Ischemia and Gastric Outlet Obstruction with GERD may be inciting events
 - Associated
Stevens-Johnson syndrome ... is restored to esophagus ... : - EGD showing ... distal third of esophagus ... #management #gastroenterology
Gastroenterology Endoscopy Tools and Accessories - A Visual Catalog for Trainees and Young Gastroenterologists
Biopsy Forceps:
Gastroenterology ... mucosa Stricture Management ... : • ACHALASIA BALLOON ... patients with achalasia ... Endoscopes: • ESOPHAGO-GASTRO-DUODENOSCOPE
VIBES Mnemonic - Cirrhosis Management Checklist

V - Volume (Ascites, HRS)
	- Evaluate for Ascites, Edema, Hydrothorax, Hepatorenal
Mnemonic - Cirrhosis Management ... Hydrothorax, Hepatorenal Syndrome ... PPI, octreotide, EGD ... #Diagnosis #Hepatology ... #Gastroenterology