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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
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Summary

GERD: Diagnosis
• Heartburn (substernal burning sensation) and acid regurgitation
• Chest pain
Extraesophageal
) - Summary GERD ... : Diagnosis • Heartburn ... Family history of Barrett ... • Stricture • Barrett ... #management #Gastroenterology
Endoscopy in Esophageal Food Impactions - Scoping Summary
 • History & Physical & Imaging
 • Endoscopic
Endoscopy in Esophageal ... Food #Impactions #EGD ... #Summary #Endoscopy ... #diagnosis #management ... #algorithm
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 ... : Testing The diagnosis ... GERD 2. ... #Achalasia #diagnosis ... management #treatment #gastroenterology
Diagnosis and Management of Achalasia - ACG Guidelines

Who to suspect?
 • Patients presenting with progressive dysphagia
with GERD who are ... • Endoscopy to look ... puckering of the EGJ ... High resolution esophageal ... ACG #Guidelines #gastroenterology