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Algorithm for the Evaluation of CARP Pouchitis and Pouch Disorders - Recurrent Pouchitis on Pouchoscopy &
Algorithm for the Evaluation ... Pouch Complex Evacuation ... Disorder? ... Algorithm #diagnosis #IBD ... #gastroenterology
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
Eosinophil Disorders ... Testing Algorithm INDICATIONS ... during medical evaluation ... signs or symptoms (eg ... #Eosinophil #Disorders
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Obstructive Physiology: EGJ, Distal Esophagus
Distal Contractility: Hyper-contractile, Hypo-contractile
Type I achalasia, Type II achalasia, Type
Esophageal Motility Disorders ... achalasia, Type Ill ... achalasia, EGJ ... Esophageal #Motility #Disorders ... comparison #table #gastroenterology
Thiopurine De-escalation and IBD - Management Algorithm
IBD Patient on Thiopurine Interested in Discontinuing Thiopurine
Assess Disease Activity:
De-escalation and IBD ... Colonoscopy +/- EGD ... Remission > 12mo - Indication ... algorithm #management #gastroenterology ... #indications
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Summary

GERD: Diagnosis
• Heartburn (substernal burning sensation) and acid regurgitation
• Chest pain
Extraesophageal
GERD: Testing EGD ... indications → PPI ... failure + negative EGD ... exclude motility disorders ... diagnosis #management #Gastroenterology
Diarrhea Workup and Management Algorithm in Transplant Patients
First Tier Microbiologic-Testing:
1. C. difficile PCR (Stool)
2. CMV qPCR
Ova and Parasite evaluation ... Adjust IS medications ... Colonoscopy +/- EGD ... PTLD, GVHD or IBD
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Approach (when evaluation ... risk factors (eg ... with electrolyte disorders ... Neurologic disorders ... Differential #Diagnosis #indications
The 6 C’s of Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC)
PSC is a chronic, cholestatic, immune-mediated disease characterized by
progression to end-stage ... there are many indications ... COLITIS - PSC-IBD ... use of ERCP, and end-stage ... clinical trial evaluation
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency
Etiology:
 • Vit B12 - aka cobalamin. Present in foods derived from animal
gastric acidity, medications ... dysfunction, and/or disorders ... diarrhea related to IBD ... total body stores Evaluation ... PBS - anemia, mild
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
) • Endocrine disorders ... • Acute lupus pneumonitis ... CNS • Headache, mild ... dysfunction, and mood disorder ... activation and/or medications