This document provides an overview of bowel ischemia, including:
- The most common type is colon ischemia (75% of cases). Acute mesenteric ischemia accounts for 25% of cases.
- The celiac axis, superior mesenteric artery (SMA), and inferior mesenteric artery (IMA) are the main arterial blood supplies to the bowel.
- Acute mesenteric ischemia is commonly caused by SMA embolism (50% of cases). Clinical features include severe abdominal pain. CT scanning is the primary imaging method for diagnosis. Treatment depends on the underlying cause but may include revascularization or resection.
- Chronic mesenteric ischemia presents with post-prand
This document discusses mesenteric vascular insufficiency, including:
1. Acute small bowel ischemia can present with sudden severe abdominal pain and lead to rapid deterioration if not treated early with revascularization. CT angiography is important for diagnosis.
2. Acute colon ischemia typically causes bloody diarrhea and is often self-limited, but antibiotics may be needed for severe cases.
3. Chronic mesenteric ischemia presents with post-prandial abdominal pain, food aversions, and weight loss. Imaging of the SMA and celiac arteries is important for diagnosis, and endovascular stenting is now the primary treatment.
This document provides guidance on evaluating and managing common causes of abdominal pain. It begins with "high yield questions" to ask patients to help determine the likely etiology. It then reviews signs, symptoms, risk factors, diagnostic approaches and management strategies for conditions like appendicitis, cholecystitis, pancreatitis, mesenteric ischemia, bowel obstructions, diverticulitis and inflammatory bowel disease. Throughout, it emphasizes considering life-threatening causes, obtaining a thorough history, and consulting surgery when warranted.
1) Liver abscesses can be either pyogenic (caused by bacteria) or amoebic (caused by the parasite Entamoeba histolytica).
2) Pyogenic liver abscesses are more common in western countries and are usually caused by E. coli or Klebsiella pneumoniae, while amoebic liver abscesses are more common in Asia and Africa.
3) The most common causes of pyogenic liver abscesses are infections that spread from the biliary tract, while amoebic liver abscesses usually originate from ingesting cysts of E. histolytica through contaminated food or water.
Imaging and intervention in hemetemesisSindhu Gowdar
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This document discusses various imaging modalities for evaluating gastrointestinal bleeding, including hematemesis. It provides details on angiography, computed tomography angiography, and endoscopy. The key points are:
- Endoscopy is the primary initial investigation but additional techniques like CT angiography and catheter angiography may be needed when endoscopy is negative or fails to identify the bleeding source.
- CT angiography has advantages over catheter angiography as it is more widely available, non-invasive, and allows detection of bleeding sources throughout the GI tract.
- Both endoscopy and CT angiography play important roles in evaluating GI bleeding, with endoscopy also allowing for therapeutic interventions when a source is identified.
The document summarizes liver anatomy and various liver diseases. It describes the blood supply and segments of the liver. It then discusses different types of liver lesions including abscesses, cysts, hemangiomas, adenomas and cancers. It covers topics like hepatitis, portal hypertension, and the management of acute and chronic liver failure.
The small intestine consists of three parts: duodenum, jejunum, and ileum. Its main functions are digestion and absorption of nutrients. Crohn's disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease that commonly affects the small intestine, especially the terminal ileum. It is characterized by transmural inflammation and can cause complications like strictures and fistulas. The large intestine consists of the cecum, colon, and rectum. Its main function is water absorption. Colorectal cancer is common, with risk factors including genetic mutations, diet, smoking, and inflammatory bowel conditions. Staging systems like Duke's and TNM are used to predict prognosis and guide treatment.
pancreatitis Gi disorder diagnosis managementTHaripriya1
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This document discusses acute pancreatitis, defining it as a reversible inflammation of the pancreas that ranges from mild to severe. It presents the epidemiology, signs and symptoms, investigations, management, and complications of acute pancreatitis. The most common causes are gallstones and alcohol, accounting for 80% of cases. Treatment involves supportive care, pain management, IV fluids, and identifying and treating any complications like infections. The mortality rate depends on the severity of the attack, ranging from 1% for mild cases up to 75-90% for severe pancreatitis.
Acute mesenteric ischemia; anatomy, pathophysiology and managementPezhman Kharazm
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Acute mesenteric ischemia is one of the most problematic causes of acute abdominal pain. In this presentation, etiologies of acute mesenteric ischemia, their diagnostic evaluation and treatment are discussed.
A 72-year-old woman presented to the emergency room with coffee ground emesis and melena. Laboratory tests showed a hemoglobin of 8.1. Physical exam found melenic stool. The patient has a history of hypertension, diabetes, coronary artery disease, and recent myocardial infarction. This suggests a diagnosis of acute gastrointestinal bleeding, which will require endoscopy, medication treatment including PPIs and antibiotics, and possible blood transfusion or surgery.
This document discusses acute pancreatitis, defining it as a reversible inflammation of the pancreas that ranges from mild to severe. It can be caused by gallstones, alcohol use, metabolic issues, infections, drugs, trauma, and other factors. Symptoms include severe abdominal pain that may radiate to the back. Investigations include blood tests of amylase, lipase, and other enzymes. Treatment focuses on supportive care, pain management, and identifying/treating any complications like infections. The mortality rate ranges from 1% for mild cases to 15-20% overall.
This document provides an overview of mesenteric ischemia. It begins by describing the arterial blood supply to the gut and then introduces and classifies mesenteric ischemia. The main causes are arterial embolism, thrombosis, venous thrombosis, and non-occlusive ischemia. Clinical features are nonspecific abdominal pain but diagnosis involves imaging like CT angiography. Management involves gastrointestinal decompression, fluid resuscitation, antibiotics, and revascularization through endovascular or open techniques. Prognosis is poor with acute mesenteric ischemia having a mortality over 60%.
Information about Bowel gangrene by Dr Dhaval Mangukiya.
Details of Bowel gangrene, Acute Mesenteric Ischaemia, Incidence, Challenges in diagnosing mesenteric ischemia, CT scan Angiography, Case, Learning Points, Future in Imaging, Surgery, SIDS Hospital, Thrombectomy, Postoperative and case etc.
https://drdhavalmangukiya.com/
http://www.youtube.com/c/DrDhavalMangukiyaGastrosurgeonSurat
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Surgical management of pancreatic pseudocyst..by dr chris alumonaCHRIS ALUMONA
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The document summarizes the surgical management of pancreatic pseudocysts. It presents a case study of a 40-year-old male with recurrent abdominal pain. Imaging revealed a large fluid collection in the pancreas consistent with a pseudocyst. The document then reviews the relevant anatomy, etiology, classification, pathophysiology, clinical evaluation, differential diagnosis, investigation and treatment options for pancreatic pseudocysts. Key treatment approaches discussed include conservative management, percutaneous drainage, endoscopic drainage, and surgical drainage via cystogastrostomy or cystojejunostomy.
This document provides an overview of surgical diseases of the small bowel. It begins with an introduction and overview of the anatomy and functions of the small bowel. It then discusses several common surgical diseases that can affect the small bowel, including bowel obstruction, paralytic ileus, Meckel's diverticulum, mesenteric ischemia, Crohn's disease, and small bowel tumors. For each condition, it provides details on causes, symptoms, diagnostic approaches, and treatment options. The document aims to inform surgeons on managing various pathologies that can involve the small intestine.
This document provides an overview of upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage. It discusses the initial assessment and resuscitation of patients, including fluid resuscitation and blood transfusions. The identification of the source of bleeding is important, and endoscopy is the gold standard investigation. The main causes of upper GI bleeding are discussed, including peptic ulcer disease, variceal bleeding, and Mallory-Weiss tears. Treatment options are outlined for each cause, including pharmacologic, endoscopic, interventional, and surgical approaches.
The document discusses appendicitis including its positions, definition, causes, clinical manifestations, investigations, differential diagnosis, treatment and CT scan findings. It provides information on the Alvarado score for diagnosing appendicitis. It also discusses Crohn's disease including its pathogenesis, pathology, clinical features, investigations, medical and surgical management. Finally, it covers diverticulitis including its pathogenesis, presentations of diverticulitis and bleeding, diagnostic tests and primary bowel resection treatment.
This document discusses lower gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding, including:
- Causes such as angiodysplasia, carcinoma, diverticulosis, and anorectal diseases.
- Clinical evaluation involving history of presenting symptoms, physical exam, investigations to localize the source of bleeding such as colonoscopy, and management including resuscitation, treating the underlying cause, and potential surgical intervention for massive or recurrent bleeding.
- Diagnostic tools like colonoscopy, mesenteric angiography, and radionuclide scanning along with their advantages and disadvantages.
This document discusses intestinal ischemia, which occurs when blood flow to the intestines is reduced. It can affect the small or large intestine and be caused by arterial occlusion, venous occlusion, or vasospasm. Intestinal ischemia is classified based on time of onset, symptoms, degree of blood flow compromise, and affected bowel segment. The main types are acute mesenteric ischemia, chronic mesenteric ischemia, and non-occlusive mesenteric ischemia (NOMI). Clinical features vary depending on type but may include abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and bloody stool. Diagnosis involves imaging like CT angiography. Treatment involves resuscitation, antibiotics, pain control, and revascularization through open surgery or endovascular techniques
Abdominal surgery and stomas are discussed, including:
- Common abdominal procedures for colorectal cancer like right/left hemicolectomy and anterior resection are described.
- Complications of surgery like anastomotic leaks and paralytic ileus are also covered.
- Stomas, specifically ileostomies and colostomies, are defined as ways to divert feces after removal of part of the colon and rectum. Differences between ileostomies and colostomies and potential complications are outlined.
This document discusses three cases of acute abdominal conditions seen by a surgical gastroenterologist.
Case 1 involves a 55-year-old male with left lower quadrant pain and fever diagnosed with diverticulitis based on CT findings. The patient underwent left hemicolectomy with sigmoid resection and diverting loop ileostomy.
Case 2 describes a 53-year-old male with abdominal pain found to have an acute SMA thrombosis on CT angiography. The patient was treated conservatively with heparin and antibiotics.
Case 3 involves a 65-year-old cirrhotic male with SMV thrombosis found on CECT. The patient deteriorated clinically despite conservative management and required small bowel resection during
This document provides information on mesenteric ischemia, including:
- The anatomy supplied by the superior mesenteric artery.
- The causes, presentations, diagnostics, and treatments for acute mesenteric ischemia, which can be occlusive or non-occlusive. Occlusive causes include embolism and thrombosis.
- Chronic mesenteric ischemia and mesenteric venous thrombosis are also discussed in terms of their etiologies, presentations, and management, which involves treating the underlying condition and anticoagulation.
Prompt diagnosis and treatment are important to reduce the high mortality rates associated with mesenteric ischemia.
Dr Bhanupriya Singh discusses various diseases of the biliary tract. The document begins by describing the anatomy of the biliary tract and related structures. It then covers imaging findings, variants, and diseases seen on MRCP. Various pathologies are discussed such as gallstones, cholangitis, choledochal cysts, Caroli disease, and hydatid cysts. Treatment options for conditions like cholangiocarcinoma are also summarized.
pancreatitis Gi disorder diagnosis managementTHaripriya1
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This document discusses acute pancreatitis, defining it as a reversible inflammation of the pancreas that ranges from mild to severe. It presents the epidemiology, signs and symptoms, investigations, management, and complications of acute pancreatitis. The most common causes are gallstones and alcohol, accounting for 80% of cases. Treatment involves supportive care, pain management, IV fluids, and identifying and treating any complications like infections. The mortality rate depends on the severity of the attack, ranging from 1% for mild cases up to 75-90% for severe pancreatitis.
Acute mesenteric ischemia; anatomy, pathophysiology and managementPezhman Kharazm
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Acute mesenteric ischemia is one of the most problematic causes of acute abdominal pain. In this presentation, etiologies of acute mesenteric ischemia, their diagnostic evaluation and treatment are discussed.
A 72-year-old woman presented to the emergency room with coffee ground emesis and melena. Laboratory tests showed a hemoglobin of 8.1. Physical exam found melenic stool. The patient has a history of hypertension, diabetes, coronary artery disease, and recent myocardial infarction. This suggests a diagnosis of acute gastrointestinal bleeding, which will require endoscopy, medication treatment including PPIs and antibiotics, and possible blood transfusion or surgery.
This document discusses acute pancreatitis, defining it as a reversible inflammation of the pancreas that ranges from mild to severe. It can be caused by gallstones, alcohol use, metabolic issues, infections, drugs, trauma, and other factors. Symptoms include severe abdominal pain that may radiate to the back. Investigations include blood tests of amylase, lipase, and other enzymes. Treatment focuses on supportive care, pain management, and identifying/treating any complications like infections. The mortality rate ranges from 1% for mild cases to 15-20% overall.
This document provides an overview of mesenteric ischemia. It begins by describing the arterial blood supply to the gut and then introduces and classifies mesenteric ischemia. The main causes are arterial embolism, thrombosis, venous thrombosis, and non-occlusive ischemia. Clinical features are nonspecific abdominal pain but diagnosis involves imaging like CT angiography. Management involves gastrointestinal decompression, fluid resuscitation, antibiotics, and revascularization through endovascular or open techniques. Prognosis is poor with acute mesenteric ischemia having a mortality over 60%.
Information about Bowel gangrene by Dr Dhaval Mangukiya.
Details of Bowel gangrene, Acute Mesenteric Ischaemia, Incidence, Challenges in diagnosing mesenteric ischemia, CT scan Angiography, Case, Learning Points, Future in Imaging, Surgery, SIDS Hospital, Thrombectomy, Postoperative and case etc.
https://drdhavalmangukiya.com/
http://www.youtube.com/c/DrDhavalMangukiyaGastrosurgeonSurat
https://gastrosurgerysurat.blogspot.com/
Surgical management of pancreatic pseudocyst..by dr chris alumonaCHRIS ALUMONA
油
The document summarizes the surgical management of pancreatic pseudocysts. It presents a case study of a 40-year-old male with recurrent abdominal pain. Imaging revealed a large fluid collection in the pancreas consistent with a pseudocyst. The document then reviews the relevant anatomy, etiology, classification, pathophysiology, clinical evaluation, differential diagnosis, investigation and treatment options for pancreatic pseudocysts. Key treatment approaches discussed include conservative management, percutaneous drainage, endoscopic drainage, and surgical drainage via cystogastrostomy or cystojejunostomy.
This document provides an overview of surgical diseases of the small bowel. It begins with an introduction and overview of the anatomy and functions of the small bowel. It then discusses several common surgical diseases that can affect the small bowel, including bowel obstruction, paralytic ileus, Meckel's diverticulum, mesenteric ischemia, Crohn's disease, and small bowel tumors. For each condition, it provides details on causes, symptoms, diagnostic approaches, and treatment options. The document aims to inform surgeons on managing various pathologies that can involve the small intestine.
This document provides an overview of upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage. It discusses the initial assessment and resuscitation of patients, including fluid resuscitation and blood transfusions. The identification of the source of bleeding is important, and endoscopy is the gold standard investigation. The main causes of upper GI bleeding are discussed, including peptic ulcer disease, variceal bleeding, and Mallory-Weiss tears. Treatment options are outlined for each cause, including pharmacologic, endoscopic, interventional, and surgical approaches.
The document discusses appendicitis including its positions, definition, causes, clinical manifestations, investigations, differential diagnosis, treatment and CT scan findings. It provides information on the Alvarado score for diagnosing appendicitis. It also discusses Crohn's disease including its pathogenesis, pathology, clinical features, investigations, medical and surgical management. Finally, it covers diverticulitis including its pathogenesis, presentations of diverticulitis and bleeding, diagnostic tests and primary bowel resection treatment.
This document discusses lower gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding, including:
- Causes such as angiodysplasia, carcinoma, diverticulosis, and anorectal diseases.
- Clinical evaluation involving history of presenting symptoms, physical exam, investigations to localize the source of bleeding such as colonoscopy, and management including resuscitation, treating the underlying cause, and potential surgical intervention for massive or recurrent bleeding.
- Diagnostic tools like colonoscopy, mesenteric angiography, and radionuclide scanning along with their advantages and disadvantages.
This document discusses intestinal ischemia, which occurs when blood flow to the intestines is reduced. It can affect the small or large intestine and be caused by arterial occlusion, venous occlusion, or vasospasm. Intestinal ischemia is classified based on time of onset, symptoms, degree of blood flow compromise, and affected bowel segment. The main types are acute mesenteric ischemia, chronic mesenteric ischemia, and non-occlusive mesenteric ischemia (NOMI). Clinical features vary depending on type but may include abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and bloody stool. Diagnosis involves imaging like CT angiography. Treatment involves resuscitation, antibiotics, pain control, and revascularization through open surgery or endovascular techniques
Abdominal surgery and stomas are discussed, including:
- Common abdominal procedures for colorectal cancer like right/left hemicolectomy and anterior resection are described.
- Complications of surgery like anastomotic leaks and paralytic ileus are also covered.
- Stomas, specifically ileostomies and colostomies, are defined as ways to divert feces after removal of part of the colon and rectum. Differences between ileostomies and colostomies and potential complications are outlined.
This document discusses three cases of acute abdominal conditions seen by a surgical gastroenterologist.
Case 1 involves a 55-year-old male with left lower quadrant pain and fever diagnosed with diverticulitis based on CT findings. The patient underwent left hemicolectomy with sigmoid resection and diverting loop ileostomy.
Case 2 describes a 53-year-old male with abdominal pain found to have an acute SMA thrombosis on CT angiography. The patient was treated conservatively with heparin and antibiotics.
Case 3 involves a 65-year-old cirrhotic male with SMV thrombosis found on CECT. The patient deteriorated clinically despite conservative management and required small bowel resection during
This document provides information on mesenteric ischemia, including:
- The anatomy supplied by the superior mesenteric artery.
- The causes, presentations, diagnostics, and treatments for acute mesenteric ischemia, which can be occlusive or non-occlusive. Occlusive causes include embolism and thrombosis.
- Chronic mesenteric ischemia and mesenteric venous thrombosis are also discussed in terms of their etiologies, presentations, and management, which involves treating the underlying condition and anticoagulation.
Prompt diagnosis and treatment are important to reduce the high mortality rates associated with mesenteric ischemia.
Dr Bhanupriya Singh discusses various diseases of the biliary tract. The document begins by describing the anatomy of the biliary tract and related structures. It then covers imaging findings, variants, and diseases seen on MRCP. Various pathologies are discussed such as gallstones, cholangitis, choledochal cysts, Caroli disease, and hydatid cysts. Treatment options for conditions like cholangiocarcinoma are also summarized.
The document discusses injury scoring and assigning an Injury Severity Score (ISS) using the Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS). It describes how TARN centrally codes over 70,000 submissions per year using the AIS to assign an ISS. The AIS is an internationally recognized system for ranking injuries by severity on a 6-point scale. To calculate the ISS, the highest AIS score from each of the 6 body regions is squared and summed.
This document discusses the management of major burns. It begins with defining burns as tissue injuries caused by thermal, physical, or chemical means. It then outlines the 6 main steps in managing major burns, which include: providing first aid, management in the emergency room, management in the burn causality unit, management in the intensive care unit, management in the ward, and follow up management in an outpatient department.
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The document provides an overview of liver anatomy, injuries, and management approaches. It describes the liver's location, lobes, ligaments, vasculature, and segments. Liver injuries are commonly caused by blunt or penetrating trauma and are graded based on severity. For hemodynamically stable patients, non-operative management is now the standard approach for most grades of injury through close monitoring and potential angioembolization. The decision depends on injury characteristics and patient stability.
This document discusses methods of measuring injury severity, including anatomical, physiological, and host factor-based measures. It provides an overview of several commonly used injury severity scales, such as the Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS), Injury Severity Score (ISS), New Injury Severity Score (NISS), Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS), and Revised Trauma Score (RTS). It also discusses how these various measures can be combined to predict patient outcomes and evaluate trauma system performance. Overall, the document aims to describe the current state of the art in measuring injury severity as well as opportunities for further refining existing methods.
The document discusses the anatomy, blood supply, drainage, and ligaments of the liver. It describes the internal segmentation of the liver into right and left lobes and lists the main functions of the liver, including metabolism, protein synthesis, and detoxification. Common liver diseases mentioned include liver failure, trauma, esophageal varices, hydatid cysts, and tumors such as hepatocellular carcinoma. Imaging modalities and treatments for various liver conditions are also summarized.
The document discusses abdominal trauma, providing details on abdominal anatomy, injury mechanisms, and pathophysiology. It describes the abdomen as a large cavity containing many vital organs. Injuries can be penetrating or blunt, damaging hollow organs, solid organs, blood vessels, and other structures. Specific injuries include ruptures, leaks, bleeding, and inflammation. Uncontrolled hemorrhage and bacterial spillage pose serious risks.
This document discusses intestinal fistulas, including their definition, classification, etiology, clinical presentation, investigation, and management. An intestinal fistula is an abnormal connection between two epithelial surfaces, usually involving the gut and another organ. They can be classified anatomically or based on output. Causes include surgery, inflammatory bowel disease, radiation, and trauma. Patients experience drainage, fever, and abdominal issues. Management involves resuscitation, sepsis control, nutrition support, and potentially definitive surgery after 6 weeks. The goal is to allow spontaneous closure when possible or resect the involved bowel and perform anastomosis.
1. Acute appendicitis is caused by obstruction of the appendix lumen leading to infection. Common causes of obstruction include lymphoid hyperplasia, fecaliths, and tumors.
2. Appendicitis progresses from mucosal ischemia to inflammation, edema, and potential perforation within 48 hours if not treated. Perforation can lead to appendiceal mass or diffuse peritonitis.
3. Diagnosis is based on symptoms of migrating abdominal pain, laboratory tests showing elevated white blood cells, and physical exam maneuvers identifying tenderness. Imaging studies like ultrasound or CT scan may help if diagnosis is unclear.
This document contains 25 multiple choice questions about the thyroid gland. The questions cover topics like the arterial supply of the thyroid, signs of a toxic thyroid, management of hyperthyroidism in pregnancy, treatments for Graves' disease, complications of thyroidectomy, and causes of thyrotoxicosis. The questions are part of a thyroid MCQ revision for a surgical resident by Dr. Mohamed Elmatary and Omar Ayman.
This document contains questions about describing various medical cases presented by patients of different ages and genders. It asks the responder to enumerate physical signs that could be seen on inspection of the patients, possible symptoms reported by the patients, and the likely causes or conditions related to the clinical findings described. The questions cover topics like scrotal swelling, skin lesions, joint swelling, and lipomas.
A 10-year-old male presented with a swollen scrotum. Physical examination revealed a transillumination positive swelling indicating fluid inside. Possible causes include hydrocele or cystic hygroma.
A 27-year-old female presented with lid retraction, diffuse neck swelling on the anterior aspect, and pretibial myxoedema. Symptoms included heat intolerance, diarrhea, and weight loss.
A 62-year-old female presented with a large fungating breast mass, destroyed left nipple, and tethered left breast skin. Possible symptoms are a breast mass, weight loss, and bloody nipple discharge.
A 25-year-old male presented with erythema
This document provides an overview of peripheral neuropathy including:
- Classification based on anatomy (nerve location), pathology (demyelinating vs axonal), and etiology (hereditary, acquired).
- Common hereditary neuropathies like Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease and Friedreich's ataxia. Acquired neuropathies discussed include Guillain-Barr辿 syndrome, chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy, and diabetic neuropathy.
- Evaluation involves clinical history, physical exam focusing on localization and symptom predominance, and may include labs, electrodiagnostic tests, and nerve biopsy.
- Specific mononeuropathies, plexopathies, and myelopathies
Rabies Bali 2008-2020_WRD Webinar_WSAVA 2020_Final.pptxWahid Husein
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A decade of rabies control programmes in Bali with support from FAO ECTAD Indonesia with Mass Dog Vaccination, Integrated Bite Case Management, Dog Population Management, and Risk Communication as the backbone of the programmes
Chair, Grzegorz (Greg) S. Nowakowski, MD, FASCO, discusses diffuse large B-cell lymphoma in this CME activity titled Addressing Unmet Needs for Better Outcomes in DLBCL: Leveraging Prognostic Assessment and Off-the-Shelf Immunotherapy Strategies. For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aid, and complete CME information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at https://bit.ly/49JdxV4. CME credit will be available until February 27, 2026.
Enzyme Induction and Inhibition: Mechanisms, Examples & Clinical SignificanceSumeetSharma591398
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This presentation explains the crucial role of enzyme induction and inhibition in drug metabolism. It covers:
鏝 Mechanisms of enzyme regulation in the liver
鏝 Examples of enzyme inducers (Rifampin, Carbamazepine) and inhibitors (Ketoconazole, Grapefruit juice)
鏝 Clinical significance of drug interactions affecting efficacy and toxicity
鏝 Factors like genetics, age, diet, and disease influencing enzyme activity
Ideal for pharmacy, pharmacology, and medical students, this presentation helps in understanding drug metabolism and dosage adjustments for safe medication use.
Understanding Trauma: Causes, Effects, and Healing StrategiesBecoming Institute
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Trauma affects millions of people worldwide, shaping their emotional, psychological, and even physical well-being. This presentation delves into the root causes of trauma, its profound effects on mental health, and practical strategies for healing. Whether you are seeking to understand your own experiences or support others on their journey, this guide offers insights into coping mechanisms, therapy approaches, and self-care techniques. Explore how trauma impacts the brain, body, and relationships, and discover pathways to resilience and recovery.
Perfect for mental health advocates, therapists, educators, and anyone looking to foster emotional well-being. Watch now and take the first step toward healing!
Chair, Shaji K. Kumar, MD, prepared useful Practice Aids pertaining to multiple myeloma for this CME/NCPD/AAPA/IPCE activity titled Restoring Remission in RRMM: Present and Future of Sequential Immunotherapy With GPRC5D-Targeting Options. For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, and complete CME/NCPD/AAPA/IPCE information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at https://bit.ly/4fYDKkj. CME/NCPD/AAPA/IPCE credit will be available until February 23, 2026.
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legal Rights of individual, children and women.pptxRishika Rawat
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A legal right is a claim or entitlement that is recognized and protected by the law. It can also refer to the power or privilege that the law grants to a person. Human rights include the right to life and liberty, freedom from slavery and torture, freedom of opinion and expression, the right to work and education
An overview of Acute Myeloid Leukemiain Lesotho Preliminary National Tum...SEJOJO PHAAROE
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Acute myeloid leukemia (AML)油is a cancer of the myeloid line of blood cells,
characterized by the rapid growth of abnormal cells that build up in the bone marrow and blood and interfere with normal blood cell production
The word "acute" in acute myelogenous leukemia means the disease tends to get worse quickly
Myeloid cell series are affected
These typically develop into mature blood cells, including red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets.
AML is the most common type of acute leukemia in adults
Patient-Centred Care in Cytopenic Myelofibrosis: Collaborative Conversations ...PeerVoice
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Claire Harrison, DM, FRCP, FRCPath, and Charlie Nicholson, discuss myelofibrosis in this CE activity titled "Patient-Centred Care in Cytopenic Myelofibrosis: Collaborative Conversations on Treatment Goals and Decisions." For the full presentation, please visit us at www.peervoice.com/JJY870.
Dr. Jaymee Shells Perspective on COVID-19Jaymee Shell
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Dr. Jaymee Shell views the COVID-19 pandemic as both a crisis that exposed weaknesses and an opportunity to build stronger systems. She emphasizes that the pandemic revealed critical healthcare inequities while demonstrating the power of collaboration and adaptability.
Shell highlights that organizations with gender-diverse executive teams are 25% more likely to experience above-average profitability, positioning diversity as a business necessity rather than just a moral imperative. She notes that the pandemic disproportionately affected women of color, with one in three women considering leaving or downshifting their careers.
To combat inequality, Shell recommends implementing flexible work policies, establishing clear metrics for diversity in leadership, creating structured virtual collaboration spaces, and developing comprehensive wellness programs. For healthcare providers specifically, she advocates for multilingual communication systems, mobile health units, telehealth services with alternatives for those lacking internet access, and cultural competency training.
Shell emphasizes the importance of mental health support through culturally appropriate resources, employee assistance programs, and regular check-ins. She calls for diverse leadership teams that reflect the communities they serve and community-centered care models that address social determinants of health.
In her words: "The COVID-19 pandemic didn't create healthcare inequalities it illuminated them." She urges building systems that reach every community and provide dignified care to all.
Co-Chairs, Robert M. Hughes, DO, and Christina Y. Weng, MD, MBA, prepared useful Practice Aids pertaining to retinal vein occlusion for this CME activity titled Retinal Disease in Emergency Medicine: Timely Recognition and Referral for Specialty Care. For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, and complete CME information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at https://bit.ly/3NyN81S. CME credit will be available until March 3, 2026.
3. Types
TYPE FREQUENCY (%)
Colon ischemia 75
Acute mesenteric ischemia 25
Focal segmental ischemia <5
Chronic mesenteric ischemia <5
4. Anatomy Celiac Axis
Supplies stomach, duodenum, pancreas, and
liver
Three branches: left gastric, common hepatic,
splenic
Common hepatic: gastroduodenal, right
gastroepiploic, anterior superior
pancreaticoduodenal
Splenic: pancreatic and left gastroepiploic
10. Pathophysiology
Bowel can tolerate 75% reduction of blood flow
and oxygen consumption for 12 hours
Collaterals open immediately
After hours, vasoconstriction reduces collateral
flow (NOMI)
Hypoxia, reperfusion injury
ROS by xanthine oxidase
Microvascular injury by PMNs
11. Acute Mesenteric Ischemia
CAUSE FREQUENCY (%)
SMA embolus 50
Nonocclusive mesenteric ischemia 25
SMA thrombosis 10
Mesenteric venous thrombosis 10
Focal segmental ischemia 5
12. Clinical Features
Acute abdominal pain in patient with CV risks
Rapid and forceful bowel evacuation (SMAE)
Pain out of proportion to exam
Some more indolent (MVT)
Unexplained abdominal distention (sign of
infarction) or GI bleeding (NOMI)
Physical findings worsen with progressive loss of
bowel viability
Infarction: 70-90% mortality
13. Diagnosis
Labs
75% have WBC > 15
50% have metabolic acidosis
Plain films
Poorly sensitive (30%) and nonspecific
Formless loops of small intestine
Ileus, thumbprinting, pneumatosis
Portal or mesenteric vascular gas
CT
Colon dilatation
Bowel wall thickening
Lack of enhancement of arterial vasculature
Ascites
CT angiography
Better evaluation of vessels
Selective mesenteric angiography
Gold standard
Prompt laparotomy if angiography not available
21. Treatment
General
Resuscitation, Broad-spectrum antibiotics
Superior Mesenteric Artery Embolus
Cardiac origin
Major: proximal to ileocolic
Intra-arterial papaverine
Surgical revascularization
Minor and no peritoneal signs
Intra-arterial papaverine (or thrombolytics)
Anticoagulation
23. Treatment
Nonocclusive Mesenteric Ischemia
Vasoconstriction from preceding cardiovascular
event
Angiography
Narrowing of SMA branch origins
Irregularities in intestinal branches
Spasm of arcades
Impaired filling of intramural vessels
SMA infusion of papaverine for 24 hours
Surgery if peritoneal signs are present
25. Treatment
Acute Superior Mesenteric Artery Thrombosis
Severe atherosclerotic narrowing
Often superimposed on chronic mesenteric
ischemia
Demonstrated on aortography
Management same as SMA embolism
26. Mesenteric Vein Thrombosis
Age: mid-60s to 70s
20% mortality
Manifest as colon ischemia, acute mesenteric
ischemia, or focal segmental ischemia
Causes
Arterial hypertension
Neoplasms
Coagulation disorders
Estrogen
27. Mesenteric Vein Thrombosis
Acute
Pain out of proportion to exam, n/v
Lower GI bleeding suggests infarction
Diagnosis
CT is study of choice (finds >90%)
Mesenteric arteriography
Slow or absent filling of mesenteric veins
Failure of arterial arcades to empty
Prolonged blush in involved segment
Treatment
Incidental: up to six months of anticoagulation (AC)
Peritonitis: surgery, papaverine, post-op heparin
No peritoneal signs: heparin followed by 3-6 mos AC
28. Mesenteric Vein Thrombosis
Subacute
Abdominal pain for weeks to months but no
infarction
Chronic
Asymptomatic
May develop GI bleeding from varices
Treatment: control bleeding
29. Focal Segmental Ischemia
Involves small bowel
Causes
Atheromatous emboli
Strangulated hernias
Immune complex disorders
Trauma
Segmental venous thrombosis
Radiation therapy
Oral contraceptives
Usually adequate collaterals to prevent infarction
Presentation: enteritis, stricture, acute abdomen
Chronic can resemble Crohn's
30. Focal Segmental Ischemia
Radiologic studies
Smooth tapered stricture
Abrupt change to normal distally
Dilated proximally
Treatment: resection
31. Colon Ischemia
TYPE FREQUENCY (%)*
Reversible colopathy and transient colitis >50
Transient colitis 10
Chronic ulcerating colitis 20
Stricture 10
Gangrene 15
Fulminant universal colitis <5
32. Colon Ischemia
Most common form of intestinal ischemia
7.2 cases per 100,000 person-years
Female predilection
Most > 60 years old
Young pt: vasculitis, coagulation disorders,
cocaine, medications
Right colon ischemia
May have small intestinal ischemia
34. Pathology
Mild: mucosal and submucosal hemorrhage and
edema
More severe: ulcerations, crypt abscesses,
pseudopolyps, pseudomembranes, iron-laden
macrophages, submucosal fibrosis (stricture)
Most severe: transmural infarction
35. Clinical Features
Sudden cramping
Mild left lower quadrant pain
Urgent desire to defecate
Hematochezia within 24 hours
Location:
Sigmoid 23%
Descending-to-sigmoid 11%
Cecum-to-hepatic flexure 8% (worse prognosis)
Descending 8%
Pancolonic 7%
36. Diagnosis
CT scan
If nonspecific, colonoscopy within 48 hours
Unprepped, low air
Colon single-stripe sign
Line of erythema with erosion or ulceration along
the longitudinal axis of the colon
Milder course
42. Treatment
NPO, IVF, antibiotics
EKG, Holter, echo
Colonic infarction
Laparotomy and resection
Serosa can be misleading
Segmental Ulcerating Colitis
Recurrent fevers and sepsis
Continuing or recurrent bloody diarrhea
Persistent or chronic diarrhea with protein-losing
colopathy
Treat by resection
43. Treatment
Ischemic Stricture
Dilation or resection
Universal Fulminant Colitis
Colectomy with ileostomy
Isolated Ischemia of the Right Colon
Check CTA for concurrent AMI
Carcinoma/Obstructive Lesions (<5%)
Lesion distal, increased intracolonic pressure proximal
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Colon ischemia 3.4 to 3.9x more common
?Hypersensitivity of the colonic vasculature
Complicating Aortic Surgery
Up to 7% of surgeries (60% for ruptured aneurysm)
Colonoscopy within 2-3 days if high risk
Ex: ruptured aneurysm, prolonged cross-clamping time, post-op diarrhea
44. Chronic Mesenteric Ischemia
Intestinal angina
Mesenteric atherosclerosis
Pain from small bowel ischemia
Blood stolen to meet increased gastric demand
from food
45. Clinical Features
Gradual cramping discomfort within 30 minutes
of eating, resolves over hours
Fear of eating, weight loss
Nonhealing antral ulcers without H. pylori
1/3 to 遜: cardiac, cerebral, peripheral vascular
disease
Exam
Abdomen soft and nontender
Bruit common but nonspecific
46. Diagnosis
Gastric tonometry exercise testing (GET)
NG tube and arterial line
Patient on PPI
Obtain gastric juice and arterial blood fasting, during,
after exercise
Measure gastric-arterial PCO2 gradients
Increase after exercise indicates ischemia
Combine with duplex U/S
Angiography
Should show occlusion of 2 splanchnic arteries
Does not make diagnosis in itself
#9: AOR, arc of Riolan; ASC, ascending branch of the left colic artery; CA, central artery; DSC, descending branch of the left colic artery; LMC, left branch of middle colic artery; MA, marginal artery; MC, middle colic artery; RMC, right branch of middle colic artery; S, sigmoid branches; SR, superior rectal artery