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Endoscopic Bleeding Risk - Summary points from ASGE guideline 

Low Risk Procedures 
 - Diagnostic endoscopy
Endoscopic Bleeding ... forceps biopsy (EGD, Colo ... Procedures - Polypectomy ... mucosal resection ... #Endoscopic #Bleeding
Hot Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR) - Polyp Resection Techniques

Technique:
The polyp is initially lifted by submucosal iniection
Hot Endoscopic Mucosal ... - Polyp Resection ... cautery (delayed bleeding ... , post-polypectomy ... enrrikke #Hot #Endoscopic
How to Approach Small Polyps in Colon
Despite their appearance, small colon polyps can pose unique challenges
in Colon Despite ... appearance, small colon ... challenges to endoscopic ... resection. ... Quality polypectomy
Gastroenterology Endoscopy Tools and Accessories - A Visual Catalog for Trainees and Young Gastroenterologists
Biopsy Forceps:
ligation prior to polypectomy ... prevents post-polypectomy ... , EMR, ESD: • POLYPECTOMY ... via cold or hot resection ... distance while resecting
Lower GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Suspected lower GI bleeding (LGIB):
 • Hematochezia 
 • Melena +
Bleed - Management Algorithm ... Suspected lower GI bleeding ... Melena + right colon ... Angiodysplasia, Polypectomy ... upper GI bleed) vs Stable
Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based tests:
 • FIT: 79% sensitivity, 94% specificity for CRC
lesions or SSLs • Colon ... specificity for polyps ... Colorectal #Cancer #colon ... Tests #comparison #table ... gastroenterology #CRC #Testing
Approaching a Difficult Colonoscopy - Scoping Summary
Risk factors for failed C-scope:
 • Incr Age
 • Female
Private practice setting ... 1) Redundant Colon ... failed/redundant colons ... Colonoscopy #Summary #Endoscopy ... diagnosis #management #algorithm
ACA Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines

When to Screen?
When to Stop?
Family History

Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based
lesions or SSLs • Colon ... specificity for polyps ... Colorectal #Cancer #colon ... Tests #comparison #table ... gastroenterology #CRC #Testing
Bleeding Risk for Various Invasive/Surgical Procedures
Low Risk:
 • Dental extractions (1 or 2 teeth), endodontic (root
Bleeding Risk for ... hernia repair, colon ... pericardiocentesis, colonic polypectomy ... ) #Bleeding # ... Perioperative #Procedures #Table
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
event, follow ACC algorithm ... risk (<1%): - Endoscopic ... - what is the bleeding ... surgery Stress Testing ... preoperative stress testing