3 results
Evidence for Treatment of Acute Esophageal Variceal Bleeding
 • Octreotide (PMID: 11870374) - Endoscopic banding +
25583938) - No role ... empirically until endoscopy ... =0.53 • Endoscopic ... survival at 1 year ... ebm #evidence #gastroenterology
Purtscher Retinopathy on Fundoscopy Ocular Examination

33 year-old who presents 2 weeks after car accident.  Fundus
Retinopathy on Fundoscopy ... the posterior pole ... spots #Ocular #PhysicalExam ... clinical #video #ophthalmology ... #Fundoscopy
Achalasia Summary

Epidemiology: 10 cases per 100,000 individuals

Defined by inadequate relaxation of the LES and aperistalsis
Primary or
esophageal sphincter to relax ... secondary causes leading ... dysphagia (<1 year ... evaluated with CT, endoscopy ... management #treatment #gastroenterology