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Complications after Bariatric Surgery
Post Bariatric Intestinal Failure:
 • Severe protein malnutrition after bariatric surgery
 • More
nutrients • TPN for treatment ... inuslin release leading ... after RYGB • Disorder ... excluded limb • Treatment ... gastric #bypass #gastroenterology
Dysphagia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Symptom | Diagnosis
• Solid-food dysphagia present for months to years | Mechanical
such as achalasia ... • Muscular or neurologic ... disorders, most ... → EGD Treatment ... Diagnosis #Management #gastroenterology
HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorder (HAND)

Definition:
HIV-Associated Neurocognitive disorders categories:
• Asymptomatic neurocognitive impairment
• Mild neurocognitive impairment
• HIV dementia

Pathophysiology:
HIV frequently
white matter and posterior ... Treatment: • HAART ... treatment • Cognitive ... often not fully reversible ... dementia #AIDS #Neurology
Achalasia Summary

Epidemiology: 10 cases per 100,000 individuals

Defined by inadequate relaxation of the LES and aperistalsis
Primary or
Neurodegenerative disorders ... esophageal motility disorders ... secondary causes leading ... Treatment options ... #gastroenterology