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Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Diagnosis and Management Summary
PRE-ENDOSCOPY
Vasoactive agents - Octreotide: 
 • 50mcg bolus →
Summary PRE-ENDOSCOPY ... of PUD) PERI-ENDOSCOPY ... Endoscopic variceal ... anatomy) POST-ENDOSCOPY ... #treatment #endoscopy
Gastroenterology Endoscopy Tools and Accessories - A Visual Catalog for Trainees and Young Gastroenterologists
Biopsy Forceps:
Endoscopy Tools ... for palliative treatment ... laceration in upper Gl endoscopy ... • CAPSULE ENDOSCOPY ... #Endoscopy #Tools
Evidence for Treatment of Acute Esophageal Variceal Bleeding
 • Octreotide (PMID: 11870374) - Endoscopic banding +
Evidence for Treatment ... PMID: 11870374) - Endoscopic ... empirically until endoscopy ... Endoscopic Variceal ... #management #ebm
Diagnosis and Management of Achalasia - ACG Guidelines

Who to suspect?
 • Patients presenting with progressive dysphagia
Endoscopy to look ... contractions Definitive Treatment ... POEM Symptomatic Treatment ... #gastroenterology ... #Treatemtn
Achalasia Summary

Epidemiology: 10 cases per 100,000 individuals

Defined by inadequate relaxation of the LES and aperistalsis
Primary or
evaluated with CT, endoscopy ... , or endoscopic ... Treatment: Laparoscopic ... Treatment options ... #treatment #gastroenterology