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Intestinal Ultrasound (IUS) in IBD - IBD Algorithm

IUS Pros (+): no radiation, cost-effective, real-time data, well
(IUS) in IBD - ... IBD Algorithm ... good for SB and colon ... #IBD #Algorithm ... IBDAlgorithm #POCUS #gastroenterology
Ulcerative Colitis - Surgical Options
 • Proctocolectomy - Ileostomy: ileum is attached to an external bag
Proctocolectomy - Small intestine ... is connected to ... the anus after colon ... patientinfo #surgery #gastroenterology ... #IBD
IBD Mimics
Infectious - Always RULE OUT infection (CMV, C. diff esp.) obtain travel & exposures history:
IBD Mimics Infectious ... Salmonella • Colon ... Behcet's disease • Colon ... inflammation: IBS ... differential #diagnosis #gastroenterology
Helpful Clues for Distinguishing Upper vs. Lower GI Bleeding
Upper GI Bleed (proximal to ligament of Treitz):
if the bleeding is ... lavage - BUN/Cr ... small intestines ... or ascending colon ... versus #diagnosis #gastroenterology
Colorectal Cancer screening in ulcerative colitis per new UC guidelines
- Colonoscopy is the recommended method for
- Colonoscopy is ... - Screening and ... Colorectal #Cancer #CRC ... #Colon #Screening ... #PrimaryCare #Gastroenterology