Infectious Endocarditis Prophylaxis for Endoscopy (Gastrointest Endosc 2003;58:475-82) Note: Changes to these guidelines are likely forthcoming as GI societies adopt recent new recommendations, published (April 2007) in Circulation: Journal of…
Gastrointestinal Surgeries BILLROTH TYPE-I PARTIAL GASTRECTOMY This operation removes part of the stomach. The top half of the stomach is reconnected with the duodenum. Reprinted with permission from CancerHelp UK…
Foreign Bodies (Gastrointest Endosc 2002;55:802-06) DEFINITION: Ingestion of a foreign substance EPIDEMIOLOGY: Approximately 1500-3000 people die every year due to foreign body ingestion Only 10-20% of foreign bodies require removal…
Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) (Gastrointest Endosc 2005;61:8-12) INDICATIONS: Esophagus Esophageal carcinoma T and N staging Submucosal nodules and extrinsic compression Stomach and Duodenum Gastric cancer staging Submucosal nodules and extrinsic compression…
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) (Gastrointest Endosc 2005;62:1-8 & 2003;57:633-38) INDICATIONS: Biliary Diagnosis and extraction of common bile duct stones (if high suspicion) Diagnosis of primary sclerosing cholangitis Investigation, brushing and…
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) (Gastrointest Endosc 2002;55:784-93 & 2000;52:831-837) INDICATIONS: Diagnostic: Upper GI symptoms that are persistent or worrisome: dysphagia/odynophagia; abdominal pain; gastric outlet obstruction; chest pain after cardiac evaluation, iron deficient…
Colonoscopy (Gastrointest Endosc 2003;57:441-5) INDICATIONS: Diagnostic: Screening for colon polyps/cancer; including preoperative evaluation of patients with known colon cancer Symptom evaluation: bleeding (occult or gross) or Abnormal X-ray findings (i.e….
Capsule Endoscopy INDICATIONS: Obscure GI bleeding Signs of GI bleeding: Melena, Hematochezia, Iron deficient anemia Abnormal GI X-ray Crohn’s disease Unexplained abdominal pain AdvanCE: Endoscopic device to deliver the capsule…
Balloon Tamponade Minnesota Tube (4 lumen) is current standard for use; Lumens include: Gastric suction Esophageal suction Gastric balloon and pressure monitoring Esophageal balloon and pressure monitoring Sengstaken-Blakemore Tube (3…
Anticoagulation & Antiinflammatory Management for Endoscopy (Gastrointest Endosc 2005;61:189-194) WARFARIN THERAPY HIGH-RISK PATIENTS:Afib associated with valvular diseaseMechanical valve in the mitral positionMechanical valve and prior thromboembolic event LOW-RISK PATIENTS:DVTUncomplicated or…
