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Algorithm for the Evaluation of CARP Pouchitis and Pouch Disorders - Recurrent Pouchitis on Pouchoscopy &
Evaluation of CARP ... Ischemic Pouchitis, Crohn's ... Pouch Complex Evacuation ... #Algorithm #diagnosis ... #IBD #gastroenterology
Dysphagia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Symptom | Diagnosis
• Solid-food dysphagia present for months to years | Mechanical
- Differential Diagnosis ... Framework Symptom | Diagnosis ... stroke, Parkinson disease ... → EGD Treatment ... #Management #gastroenterology
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
Testing Algorithm ... during medical evaluation ... glucocorticoid treatment ... symptoms (eg, skin or esophageal ... #diagnosis #hematology
Secondary Causes of Esophageal Eosinophilia (EoE) - Differential Diagnosis
 • Gastroesophageal reflux disease
 • Eosinophilic gastrointestinal
Secondary Causes of Esophageal ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Crohn's disease ... • Autoimmune disorders ... Secondary #Causes #gastroenterology
Management of Abdominal Distension and Bloating - Treatment Algorithm

Definitions
Pathophysiology
Organic/Pathologic Etiologies:
 • Small Intestinal Bowel Overgrowth (SIBO)
Intolerance • Celiac Disease ... obstruction (CIPO) Disorders ... Bloating #Management #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #Treatment ... #gastroenterology
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Summary

GERD: Diagnosis
• Heartburn (substernal burning sensation) and acid regurgitation
• Chest pain
Extraesophageal
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease ... Summary GERD: Diagnosis ... exclude motility disorders ... #diagnosis #management ... #Gastroenterology
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Diagnosis and Management Summary
PRE-ENDOSCOPY
Vasoactive agents - Octreotide: 
 • 50mcg bolus →
Esophageal Variceal ... Bleeding - Diagnosis ... TIPS • Pre-TIPS evaluation ... cardiac function), Cross-sectional ... #Management #treatment
Algorithm regarding the diagnosis and treatment of Hereditary Hemochromatosis HH. 

Step 1: In the patient with
Algorithm regarding ... treatment of Hereditary ... causes of liver disease ... and hematologic disorders ... #hepatology #gastroenterology
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency
Etiology:
 • Vit B12 - aka cobalamin. Present in foods derived from animal
dysfunction, and/or disorders ... to IBD, celiac disease ... total body stores Evaluation ... Check for IF ab Treatment ... consider other diagnosis
Ileal Pouch Disorders - Differential Diagnosis
 • Surgical/Mechanical: Anastomotic leak, Pelvic sepsis, Sinus, Fistula, Strictures, Efferent
Ileal Pouch Disorders ... Pouchitis, Cuffitis, Crohn's ... disease. ... Bone loss, Vit D/B12 ... #surgery #gastroenterology