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ERCP Management Algorithm for Patient with Symptomatic Choledocholithiasis 

Predictors of choledocholithiasis
Very strong
 - CBD stone on
ERCP Management ... strong - CBD stone ... dL Strong - Dilated ... Moderate - Abnormal ... #Management #Algorithm
Indications for ERCP
1. Biliary Tract Diseases:
 • Biliary obstruction: Choledocholithiasis, Malignant biliary strictures, Benign biliary strictures
Indications for ERCP ... of symptomatic stones ... Therapeutic ERCP ... of strictures, Stone ... #Indications #management
Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm for Transaminitis
Hepatocellular Pattern (ALT or AST > ALP):
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... (any) • US - Dilated ... Ducts - CBD stone ... , Biliary stricture ... Transaminitis #Algorithm
Elevated Liver Enzymes - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Severe ALT > 15x ULN
 • Viral
 • Drugs/Toxins
 •
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... disease US — Normal ... Congenital US - Dilated ... Common Bile Duct Stone ... • Biliary stricture
Acute Pancreatitis - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

Presentation: 
 • Epigastric abdominal pain (90%, characteristically
HyperCa2+ • Other: ERCP ... • Imaging: US (biliary ... diagnosis, can be normal ... (necrosis, biliary ... , stones), CTA if
Gastroenterology Endoscopy Tools and Accessories - A Visual Catalog for Trainees and Young Gastroenterologists
Biopsy Forceps:
mucosa Stricture Management ... ESOPHAGEAL BALLOON DILATOR ... SAVARY GILLIARD DILATOR ... instruments in ERCP ... BALLOON DILATOR
Dilated Common Bile Duct on POCUS
50's yo patient with RUQ abd pain. Vitals stable/afebrile. Labs: WBC
Dilated Common Bile ... hepatic panel, normal ... no definitive stones ... CT scan and MRI/MRCP ... ultrasound #clinical #biliary
Dilated Cystic Duct with Spiral Valves of Heister on POCUS

Older male with RUQ/midepigastric pain with jaundice.
Dilated Cystic Duct ... no obstructing stone ... seen on MRCP. ... of Heister in dilated ... clinical #ultrasound #biliary
Acute Liver Injury - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Vascular Causes of Acute Liver Injury: 
 • Hepatic vein:
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Extrahepatic - Biliary ... stone, Malignancy ... function may be abnormal ... differential #diagnosis #algorithm
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
Abnormal liver function ... tests algorithm ... include extrahepatic biliary ... ARLD, alcohol-related ... #Algorithm #Hepatology