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Endoscopic Bleeding Risk - Summary points from ASGE guideline 

Low Risk Procedures 
 - Diagnostic endoscopy
forceps biopsy (EGD ... Polypectomy - Variceal ... #Risks #Gastroenterology ... #EGD #LowRisk # ... HighRisk #Diagnosis #Management
Evidence for Treatment of Acute Esophageal Variceal Bleeding
 • Octreotide (PMID: 11870374) - Endoscopic banding +
around 90% of cases ... Endoscopic Variceal ... around 90% of cases ... #management #ebm ... #evidence #gastroenterology
Endoscopy - Management of Bleeding Esophageal Varices 
What to Band?
 - Always find the varix that
Endoscopy - Management ... EGD and the Banding ... #Tricks #management ... #gastroenterology ... #egd #banding
Gastroenterology Endoscopy Tools and Accessories - A Visual Catalog for Trainees and Young Gastroenterologists
Biopsy Forceps:
Gastroenterology ... of esophageal varices ... bleeding esophageal varices ... mucosa Stricture Management ... Aguila @enrrikke #Gastroenterology
Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD) - Polyp Resection Techniques

Technique:
 • The polyp is then lifted by submucosal
Endoscopic Submucosal ... Indications: • ... • Much higher rates ... Polyp #Resection #Management ... #gastroenterology
Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Endoscopy (ASGE 2015) 

Give Antibiotics: 
 - PEG tube placement (or PEG-J)
Prophylaxis for Endoscopy ... #Prophylaxis #Endoscopy ... #EGD #Indications ... #Gastroenterology ... #Management
Achalasia Summary

Epidemiology: 10 cases per 100,000 individuals

Defined by inadequate relaxation of the LES and aperistalsis
Primary or
Epidemiology: 10 cases ... sphincter to relax EGD ... , or endoscopic ... Achalasia #diagnosis #management ... #treatment #gastroenterology
Endoscopic Full-Thickness Resection (EFTR) - Polyp Resection Techniques
Technique:
 • Planned resection margins marked thermally. The full-thickness
Endoscopic Full-Thickness ... Indications: • ... pulled into cap rather ... Polyp #Resection #Management ... #gastroenterology
Pyoderma Gangrenosum (PG)
50 M Crohn’s dz had a small pustule on the ankle 4 mo ago
Management of PG ... therapy, & systemic medications ... in most cases. ... corticosteroid (eg ... #PG #clinical #photo