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Diagnosis and Management of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Definition
Presentation
Medical Management
Extraesophageal Symptoms
Long-Term PPI Issues
Diagnosis Algorithm
Refractory GERD
Surgical and Endoscopic
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease ... Issues Diagnosis Algorithm ... Refractory GERD ... Diagnosis #Management #Treatment ... #Algorithm #Gastroenterology
Perianal Crohn's Disease - IBD Algorithm

 • 5-40% w perianal fistula
 • ↑ risk if colonic
Perianal Crohn's Disease ... - IBD Algorithm ... manifestation in 10% • refractory ... #gastroenterology ... #management #treatment
Behcet's Syndrome - Treatment
Ulcers:
 • Treatment: Topical steroids
 • Prevention: Colchicine
 • Azathioprine for refractory disease
Arthritis:
Behcet's Syndrome - Treatment ... Ulcers: • Treatment ... Topical steroids • Prevention ... Azathioprine for refractory ... #Syndrome #Treatment
Acute Pouchitis - Management Algorithm
Ciprofloxacin 500 mg/12 h or metronidazole 20 mg/kg/d x 2 weeks
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Pouchitis - Management Algorithm ... Ciprofloxacin 500 mg/12 ... #treatment #IBD ... #gastroenterology ... #Refractory
Esophageal Crohn's Disease Management Algorithm

Assess for Active Symptoms and for Stricturing/Fistulizing Disease
Stricturing DX:
 • Bx r/o
Esophageal Crohn's Disease ... Management Algorithm ... Stricturing/Fistulizing Disease ... Mitomycin C • Refractory ... #treatment #IBD
Suspected Celiac Disease - Diagnosis Algorithm

Celiac disease suspected:
 • Signs and symptoms of celiac disease
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- Diagnosis Algorithm ... Celiac disease ... unresponsive to treatment ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #gastroenterology
Persistent UC Symptoms Despite 5-ASA Therapies
 • Assess for Drug Adherence
 • Disease Activity Assessment (bloody
Drug Adherence • Disease ... Escalate Treatment ... JAK Inhibitor Algorithm ... Persistent #5ASA #Refractory ... #Algorithm
Prevention and Treatment of Nutritional Complications after Bariatric Surgery
Types of Bariatric Surgery:
 • Adjustable Gastric Banding
Prevention and Treatment ... Gallstones • Liver Disease ... #Differential #Treatment ... #Deficiencies #Gastroenterology
Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
Treatment of Stable ... caution in pulmonary disease ... caution in pulmonary disease ... #Tachycardia #Treatment ... management #cardiology #algorithm
Refractory Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EOE) Management Algorithm
Initial treatment with topical steroids
Initial treatment with dietary elimination
Continued EoE nonresponse:
Refractory Eosinophilic ... EOE) Management Algorithm ... #EoE #Refractory ... Esophagitis #Management #Algorithm ... #gastroenterology