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Uveitis - Definition, Causes and SUN Classification

Inflammation of the iris, ciliary body, vitreous, retina and/or choroid
Incidence
and SUN Classification ... inhabitants 3rd leading ... Bartonella SUN Classification ... Intermediate, Posterior ... #SUN #Classification
Diagnosis and Management of Achalasia - ACG Guidelines

Who to suspect?
 • Patients presenting with progressive dysphagia
- ACG Guidelines ... (HRM) Chicago classification ... Diagnosis #Management #ACG ... #Guidelines #gastroenterology ... #Treatemtn
Orthopedic Essentials - Spinal Trauma and Spine Classification 
DENIS THREE COLUMN CONCEPT
Anterior column:
Trauma and Spine Classification ... column: PLL: Posterior ... annulus fibrosus Posterior ... fractures: Don't cause ... Cauda equina Treatment
Achalasia Classification Types - Barium Contrast Esophagram:
1) Spindle type (classic)
2) Flask type 
3) Sigmoid type
Response to
Achalasia Classification ... type Response to treatment ... suggestive of end stage achalasia ... #Achalasia #Classification ... Types #radiology #gastroenterology
Achalasia Summary

Epidemiology: 10 cases per 100,000 individuals

Defined by inadequate relaxation of the LES and aperistalsis
Primary or
leading to myenteric ... Treatment: Laparoscopic ... Treatment options ... diagnosis #management #treatment ... #gastroenterology
In order to better classify heart failure, the American College of Cardiology Foundation and the American
through D of the ACC ... But now the ACC/ ... AHA classification ... With treatment, ... #Stages #Classes
Hepatic Encephalopathy - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Definition:
 • Alteration in brain function manifested by neuropsychiatric symptoms
neuropsychiatric symptoms • Caused ... rule out other causes ... Infection, GI bleeding ... Initiate empiric treatment ... Encephalopathy #Grading #Classification
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
circulation: MCA ACA ... epilepticus Treatment ... the underlying cause ... • Treatment of ... with AEDs until cause
Evidence for Treatment of Acute Esophageal Variceal Bleeding
 • Octreotide (PMID: 11870374) - Endoscopic banding +
Evidence for Treatment ... from the ulcer caused ... around 90% of cases ... around 90% of cases ... ebm #evidence #gastroenterology
Gastroenterology Endoscopy Tools and Accessories - A Visual Catalog for Trainees and Young Gastroenterologists
Biopsy Forceps:
Gastroenterology ... Management: • ACHALASIA ... patients with achalasia ... for palliative treatment ... energy or heat to cause