Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) - Malignancy Screening and Surveillance Recommendations 

Cholangiocarcinoma 
 - Annual US or
months +/- AFP CRC ... Colonoscopy @ diagnosis ... #Surveillance #Gastroenterology ... #Management #Diagnosis
Management of Large Colon Polyps
 - Inspect and Decide
 - Endoscopic Management
 - Post Resection

Summary by
Management of Large ... Colon Polyps - ... HassaanZiaMD #Large #Colon ... #treatment #endoscopy ... #colonoscopy #gastroenterology
Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based tests:
 β€’ FIT: 79% sensitivity, 94% specificity for CRC
lesions or SSLs β€’ Colon ... CAllamneni via Emory Gastroenterology ... Colorectal #Cancer #colon ... comparison #table #management ... #gastroenterology
Management of Small Colon Polyps
 - Cold vs Hot snare Polypectomy (SP)
 - Polyp description
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Management of Small ... Colon Polyps - ... #Polyps #Management ... #colonoscopy #endoscopy ... #gastroenterology
Management of Low Risk (Mild Severity) Crohns Disease 
Asymptomatic or Incidentally Discovered on Endoscopy 
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Management of Low ... Discovered on Endoscopy ... calprotectin, CRP ... Crohns #Disease #Management ... LowRisk #Mild #Gastroenterology
Basics of Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)
 - What is EUS
 - Types of Endoscopes
 - Indications for
#EUS #basics #management ... #diagnosis #gastroenterology ... #endoscopy
Helpful Clues for Distinguishing Upper vs. Lower GI Bleeding
Upper GI Bleed (proximal to ligament of Treitz):
lavage - BUN/Cr ... intestines or ascending colon ... comparison #versus #diagnosis ... #gastroenterology
Approaching a Difficult Colonoscopy - Scoping Summary
Risk factors for failed C-scope:
 β€’ Incr Age
 β€’ Female
1) Redundant Colon ... failed/redundant colons ... Colonoscopy #Summary #Endoscopy ... #diagnosis #management
ACA Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines

When to Screen?
When to Stop?
Family History

Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based
specificity for CRC ... lesions or SSLs β€’ Colon ... Colorectal #Cancer #colon ... comparison #table #management ... #gastroenterology
Ulcerative Colitis Activity Index

Remission - Mild - Moderate - Severe - Fulminant
Stools/day
Urgency
Hemoglobin
ESR
CRP
Fecal Calprotectin
Endoscopy (Mayo subscore)
UCEIS

@MondayNightIBD

#Ulcerative #Colitis
Hemoglobin ESR CRP ... Calprotectin Endoscopy ... Activity #Index #diagnosis ... #gastroenterology