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Esophageal Necrosis
Etiology:
 - Ischemia and Gastric Outlet Obstruction with GERD may be inciting events
 - Associated
injury (by acid reflux ... is restored to esophagus ... : - EGD showing ... Treatment: - Treatment ... #gastroenterology
Achalasia Summary

Epidemiology: 10 cases per 100,000 individuals

Defined by inadequate relaxation of the LES and aperistalsis
Primary or
: Testing The diagnosis ... unclear DDX: 1. ... of dysphagia (<1 ... #Achalasia #diagnosis ... #gastroenterology
C.diff - Clostridioides Difficile Infection (CDI) - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

Clinical Presentation + Progression:
on ABx) → Acute ... inflammation and necrosis ... often ordered in reflex ... 10 mg/kg IV x 1 ... infectiousdiseases #IDSA #gastroenterology
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
long - Delay>12 ... usually appear in 1- ... days after an acute ... • Management: 1. ... • Diagnosis: