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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 ... Varices #Bleeding #Summary ... #management #algorithm
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Diagnosis and Management Summary
PRE-ENDOSCOPY
Vasoactive agents - Octreotide: 
 • 50mcg bolus →
Esophageal Variceal ... and Management Summary ... performed within 12 ... adam_c_winters #Esophageal ... Diagnosis #Management #treatment
Candida Esophagitis - Upper endoscopy revealed linear, white, mucosal, plaquelike lesions on the esophagus (Panel A).
Candida Esophagitis ... performed 12 weeks ... and severity of esophageal ... lesions (Panel B) #Clinical ... #GI #Candida #Esophagitis
Refractory Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EOE) Management Algorithm
Initial treatment with topical steroids
Initial treatment with dietary elimination
Continued EoE nonresponse:
Refractory Eosinophilic Esophagitis ... EOE) Management Algorithm ... Elemental diet, Clinical ... #Management #Algorithm ... #gastroenterology
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Summary

GERD: Diagnosis
• Heartburn (substernal burning sensation) and acid regurgitation
• Chest pain
Extraesophageal
Disease (GERD) - Summary ... Incomplete/relief/treatment ... Complications: • Erosive esophagitis ... of bed GERD Treatment ... diagnosis #management #Gastroenterology
Achalasia Summary

Epidemiology: 10 cases per 100,000 individuals

Defined by inadequate relaxation of the LES and aperistalsis
Primary or
Achalasia Summary ... Chagas disease) Clinical ... Three clinical features ... , or endoscopic ... #gastroenterology