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Minnesota Tubes for Upper GI Bleeds
Minnesota tubes (MT) are typically placed in intubated patients with life-threatening
Tubes for Upper GI ... of gastric and esophageal ... bleeding as well ... Upper #GIBleed #management ... #instructions #gastroenterology
Lower GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Suspected lower GI bleeding (LGIB):
 • Hematochezia 
 • Melena +
Management Algorithm ... bleeding (LGIB) ... bleed) vs Stable ... LGIB #GIBleed #management ... gastrointestinal #gastroenterology
Esophageal Necrosis
Etiology:
 - Ischemia and Gastric Outlet Obstruction with GERD may be inciting events
 - Associated
melena - Other GI ... third of esophagus Treatment ... : - Treatment of ... Necrosis #diagnosis #management ... #gastroenterology
Gastroenterology Endoscopy Tools and Accessories - A Visual Catalog for Trainees and Young Gastroenterologists
Biopsy Forceps:
Gastroenterology ... mucosa Stricture Management ... sections of the GI ... for palliative treatment ... EUS procedures GI
Additional Modalities for Workup of GI Bleed (Other than EGD + Colonoscopy)

Pill endoscopy
 • Able to
for Workup of GI ... bleed may obscure bleeding ... MatthewHoMD #GI ... Bleed #GIBleed #management ... #gastroenterology
Evidence for Treatment of Acute Esophageal Variceal Bleeding
 • Octreotide (PMID: 11870374) - Endoscopic banding +
Evidence for Treatment ... of Acute Esophageal ... role in acute esophageal ... #varices #management ... ebm #evidence #gastroenterology
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Diagnosis and Management ... substance use • Esophageal ... • Large volume feeding ... Lung Abscess Management ... differential #causes #management
Hepatic Encephalopathy - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Definition:
 • Alteration in brain function manifested by neuropsychiatric symptoms
Diagnosis and Management ... Precipitants: Infection, GI ... bleeding, Diuretic ... Encephalopathy #Grading #Classification ... #Diagnosis #Management
Diagnosis and Management of Achalasia - ACG Guidelines

Who to suspect?
 • Patients presenting with progressive dysphagia
Diagnosis and Management ... High resolution esophageal ... (HRM) Chicago classification ... Achalasia #Diagnosis #Management ... ACG #Guidelines #gastroenterology
Achalasia Summary

Epidemiology: 10 cases per 100,000 individuals

Defined by inadequate relaxation of the LES and aperistalsis
Primary or
secondary causes leading ... Treatment: Laparoscopic ... Treatment options ... Achalasia #diagnosis #management ... #treatment #gastroenterology