5 results
Evidence for Treatment of Acute Esophageal Variceal Bleeding
 • Octreotide (PMID: 11870374) - Endoscopic banding +
RR of bacterial infection ... free survival at 1 ... #varices #management ... #ebm #evidence ... #gastroenterology
C.diff - Clostridioides Difficile Infection (CDI) - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

Clinical Presentation + Progression:
Acute Diarrhea (>3 BM ... Pseudomembranous colitis ... → Fulminant Colitis ... CDI Treatment Guideline ... infectiousdiseases #IDSA #gastroenterology
Probiotics Guidelines
Adults with C difficile infection
 • Recommendation: Only in the context of a clinical trial
Probiotics Guidelines ... with ulcerative colitis ... #gastroenterology ... recommendations #management ... #evidence #ebm
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
specific questions to ask ... Skin exam for infection ... ): - Endoscopic ... - what is the bleeding ... medical and surgical management
Achalasia Summary

Epidemiology: 10 cases per 100,000 individuals

Defined by inadequate relaxation of the LES and aperistalsis
Primary or
Neurodegenerative disorders • Infection ... unclear DDX: 1. ... of dysphagia (<1 ... Achalasia #diagnosis #management ... #treatment #gastroenterology