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Prague Criteria - For Endoscopically Suspected Esophageal Columnar Metaplasia/Barrett's Esophagus
1) Ensure Hiatus Hernia Is Recognised By
Endoscopically Suspected Esophageal ... Columnar Metaplasia/Barrett's ... #Esophagus #diagnosis ... #endoscopy #EGD ... #gastroenterology
Endoscopy in Esophageal Food Impactions - Scoping Summary
 • History & Physical & Imaging
 • Endoscopic
Endoscopy in Esophageal ... - Scoping Summary ... #EGD #Summary # ... Endoscopy #diagnosis ... #management #algorithm
Understanding Endoscopic Tools in EGD
 - Endoscopic Biopsies: Types of forceps, Technique, Complications
 - Food Bolus
Tools in EGD - ... Complications - Food ... Bolus Removal - Esophageal ... EVAC), Stents Summary ... #Tools #EGD #gastroenterology
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Summary

GERD: Diagnosis
• Heartburn (substernal burning sensation) and acid regurgitation
• Chest pain
Extraesophageal
Disease (GERD) - Summary ... GERD: Diagnosis ... Avoid “trigger” foods ... caffeine, spicy foods ... #management #Gastroenterology
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Diagnosis and Management Summary
PRE-ENDOSCOPY
Vasoactive agents - Octreotide: 
 • 50mcg bolus →
Esophageal Variceal ... Bleeding - Diagnosis ... and Management Summary ... ligation - EGD ... performed within 12
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Scoping Summary
GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT (VARICEAL-B):
V - Vasoconstrictor therapy: (Octreotide 50mcg bolus
Esophageal Variceal ... Bleeding - Scoping Summary ... - W/in 12 hrs of ... #Endoscopy #diagnosis ... #management #algorithm
Endoscopy in Non-Variceal Upper GI Bleeding - Scoping Summary
Pre-Endoscopic Care:
 • Adequate resuscitation: Restrictive> Liberal strategy
Bleeding - Scoping Summary ... GBS, high sens. >12 ... • Start with EGD ... #Endoscopy #diagnosis ... #management #algorithm
Achalasia Summary

Epidemiology: 10 cases per 100,000 individuals

Defined by inadequate relaxation of the LES and aperistalsis
Primary or
Achalasia Summary ... of undigested food ... : Testing The diagnosis ... sphincter to relax EGD ... management #treatment #gastroenterology