Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Intestinal Ultrasound (IUS) in IBD - IBD Algorithm

IUS Pros (+): no radiation, cost-effective, real-time data, well
) in IBD - IBD Algorithm ... good for SB and colon ... #IBD #Algorithm ... #IBDAlgorithm # ... POCUS #gastroenterology
Functional GI Disorders in IBD - IBD Algorithm

Background:
 β€’ 25-40% of IBD in remission have IBS
- IBD Algorithm ... remission have IBS ... Gastrointestinal #Disorders #IBS ... #IBDAlgorithm # ... IBD #Algorithm #
Femoral Artery pseudoaneurysm on POCUS with Color Doppler

Young patient, groin pain 2 months after embolization for
pseudoaneurysm on POCUS ... are mistaken for abscess ... rule of thumb is ... suspicious of pulsatile abscesses ... pseudoaneurysm #POCUS
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Relapsing Acute Severe Ulcerative Colitis - Management Algorithm
Loss of Response:
 β€’ (Re)consult Colorectal Surgery
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Colitis - Management Algorithm ... Adherence β€’ Assess ... CNI + Steroid +IS ... UC #Management #Algorithm ... #IBD #Treatment
Hepatic Abscess on POCUS
Had recent colonoscopy with biopsies.  Answer: Had perforation of colon at hepatic
on POCUS Had recent ... perforation of colon ... the anticipated POCUS ... Abscess is relatively ... #POCUS #clinical
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Pelvic Intraabdominal Abscess on POCUS
Fever, low BP with lower abd pain x 8 days-worsening. WBC-28.9K. Pelvis
Intraabdominal Abscess ... on POCUS Fever, ... BP with lower abd ... bladder--that is ... #POCUS #clinical
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Femoral Artery pseudoaneurysm on POCUS

Young patient, groin pain 2 months after embolization for GI bleed
I understand
pseudoaneurysm on POCUS ... are mistaken for abscess ... thorough exam, use color ... rule of thumb is ... pseudoaneurysm #POCUS
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Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
Aortic dissection is ... presenting with chest/abd ... back pain that is ... Assess for high ... Marfans, EDS
Diverticulitis on POCUS
55 m presents to the ED with LLQ pain...
No PMH, no meds, no prior
Diverticulitis on POCUS ... No PMH, no meds, ... prot, no WBCs POCUS ... descending/sigmoid colon ... Diverticulitis #POCUS
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Neck Lymph Nodes on POCUS

Neck mass or swelling? POCUS is a good first test to distinguish
Lymph Nodes on POCUS ... POCUS is a good ... cellulitis vs abscess ... Using color Doppler ... approach as an abscess
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