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Evidence for Treatment of Acute Esophageal Variceal Bleeding
 • Octreotide (PMID: 11870374) - Endoscopic banding +
banding + octreotide ... banding, RR of ... esophageal variceal bleed ... #varices #management ... ebm #evidence #gastroenterology
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Scoping Summary
GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT (VARICEAL-B):
V - Vasoconstrictor therapy: (Octreotide 50mcg bolus
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding ... PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT ... Resuscitation/Restrictive (Critical ... 101 - Post-Banding ... Regarding Variceal Bleed
Endoscopy - Management of Bleeding Esophageal Varices 
What to Band?
 - Always find the varix that
Endoscopy - Management ... banded if the lower ... - Ask the nurses ... #gastroenterology ... #fellows #endoscopy
Achalasia Summary

Epidemiology: 10 cases per 100,000 individuals

Defined by inadequate relaxation of the LES and aperistalsis
Primary or
Chagas disease) Clinical ... and incomplete lower ... • Failure of lower ... Achalasia #diagnosis #management ... #treatment #gastroenterology