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Esophageal Necrosis
Etiology:
 - Ischemia and Gastric Outlet Obstruction with GERD may be inciting events
 - Associated
antibiotic use, infections ... retrosternal chest pain ... Diagnosis: - EGD ... : - Treatment of ... #management #gastroenterology
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
polymicrobial infection ... • Most common cause ... substance use • Esophageal ... Pleuritic chest pain ... #differential #causes
Achalasia Summary

Epidemiology: 10 cases per 100,000 individuals

Defined by inadequate relaxation of the LES and aperistalsis
Primary or
Neurodegenerative disorders • Infection ... saliva • Chest pain ... : Testing The diagnosis ... #Achalasia #diagnosis ... #gastroenterology
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
or without back pain ... bouts of HTN Diagnostic ... causes need to ... Mycoplasma - Leptospirosis ... Transverse Myelitis Treatment
Gastroenterology Endoscopy Tools and Accessories - A Visual Catalog for Trainees and Young Gastroenterologists
Biopsy Forceps:
Gastroenterology ... for palliative treatment ... energy or heat to cause ... ENTEROSCOPE - Diagnostic ... Aguila @enrrikke #Gastroenterology
Complications after Bariatric Surgery
Post Bariatric Intestinal Failure:
 • Severe protein malnutrition after bariatric surgery
 • More
nutrients • TPN for treatment ... complication rate (i.e. infections ... bloating, abd pain ... Gastric bypass causes ... #diagnosis #differential
Filariasis - Wuchereria bancrofti
30 yo F from India presents w/ painless immobile firm mass on the
any trauma or travel ... Filariasis caused ... Treatment should ... Indiana University Infectious ... bancrofti #clinical #photo