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Aortoenteric Fistula - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
• Uncommon but life-threatening
• Most common site of bowel connection
Aortoenteric Fistula ... that precedes a later ... Pathophysiology: ... undergo EGD - Sensitivity ... Residency @CMC_IM #Aortoenteric
Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based tests:
 • FIT: 79% sensitivity, 94% specificity for CRC
Characteristics for Colorectal ... 100% detection rate ... Gastroenterology and ... EmoryGastroHep #Colorectal ... comparison #table #management
Temporary / External Pacing
 • Transvenous & epicardial pacing are temporary methods of supporting brady- &
• Transvenous and ... RATE - determines ... depolarization SENSITIVITY ... External #Pacing #cardiology ... #diagnosis #management
BENNETT FRACTURE 
Bennett fracture is an intraarticular two-part fracture of the ulnar side of the base
complications occur late ... motion • ED Management ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Thumb #Metacarpal #Radiology ... #Hand #Orthopedics
Pacemaker Operating Modes
1 - Chamber paced
     A (atrium), V (ventricle), D (dual/both)
2
R - Paced rate ... prevents sensing and ... Settings: • Sensitivity ... Pacing #settings #cardiology ... #management
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
tendon) • ED Management ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Dislocation #IPJoint #Radiology ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Hand #Orthopedics
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
10 to 19 years and ... monophasic Pathophysiology ... Hyperreflexia develops later ... Brucellosis - Dengue, EBV ... Myelitis #diagnosis #management
Mycoses

HISTOPLASMOSIS
• Inhalation of conidia → Yeast → travel to lymph nodes → spread in body
• Bird
in body • Bird and ... antigen assay has a sensitivity ... Aspergillosis Pathophysiology ... shock • Mortality rate ... Fungal #Diagnosis #Management