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Colon Polyp Removal Algorithm - Endoscopy or Surgery Referral
Studies show polyp removal surgeries are performed at
Colon Polyp Removal ... Algorithm - Endoscopy ... Studies show polyp ... for surgery #Colon ... #Polyp #Algorithm
Management of Large Colon Polyps
 - Inspect and Decide
 - Endoscopic Management
 - Post Resection

Summary by
Management of Large Colon ... Polyps - Inspect ... Management - Post Resection ... HassaanZiaMD #Large #Colon ... #Polyps #Management
Differential Diagnosis of Leukemoid Reaction

Retrospective review of 135 patients with WBC >25k:
 - 48% infection
 -
Diagnosis of Leukemoid Reaction ... or granulocyte colony ... #Leukemoid #Reaction ... #Leukocytosis #Algorithm
Chronic Diarrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Steatorrhea
 - Maldigestive
    • Pancreatic Insufficiency
 - Primary
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Short Bowel Resection ... Adenoma • Colon ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
How to Approach Small Polyps in Colon
Despite their appearance, small colon polyps can pose unique challenges
Approach Small Polyps ... in Colon Despite ... appearance, small colon ... polyps can pose ... to endoscopic resection
Strategies to Improve Quality of Screening and Surveillance Colonoscopy - AGA Guidelines

1. Adequate bowel preparation.
2. Use
look of the right colon ... rate is ≥ 7% polyps ... be useful for polyps ... Complex polyps that ... for endoscopic resection
Approaching a Difficult Colonoscopy - Scoping Summary
Risk factors for failed C-scope:
 • Incr Age
 • Female
1) Redundant Colon ... failed/redundant colons ... manual pressure -> reduction ... diagnosis #management #algorithm
Acromegaly - Diagnosis and Management Summary - GrepMed Handbook 

Clinical Presentation: 
 • Classic Acromegaly: frontal
LV hypertrophy, colon ... (↑polyps & malignancy ... Mortality due to CVD & colon ... Transsphenoidal surgical resection
Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based tests:
 • FIT: 79% sensitivity, 94% specificity for CRC
CRC, Long term reduction ... CRC, Long term reduction ... lesions or SSLs • Colon ... specificity for polyps ... Colorectal #Cancer #colon
ACA Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines

When to Screen?
When to Stop?
Family History

Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based
CRC, Long term reduction ... CRC, Long term reduction ... lesions or SSLs • Colon ... specificity for polyps ... Colorectal #Cancer #colon