🫁 Gastroenterology Hub

[!info]+ Overview Comprehensive gastroenterology knowledge base linking AMBOSS resources with clinical practice

📚 Core Knowledge Base

AMBOSS Gastroenterology Resources

• AMBOSS GI Overview
• GI Anatomy
• GI Physiology

Common GI Conditions

Upper GI

• GERD
• Peptic Ulcer Disease
• Upper GI Bleeding

Hepatobiliary

• Cirrhosis
• Hepatitis
• Cholecystitis

Lower GI

• IBD (Crohn's & UC)
• IBS
• Colorectal Cancer

🩺 Clinical Skills

Procedures

• Endoscopy Basics
• Upper Endoscopy Technique
• Colonoscopy Technique
• Paracentesis
• Liver Biopsy

Physical Examination

• Abdominal Examination
• Special Abdominal Signs
• Rectal Examination

💊 GI Pharmacology

Acid Suppression

• PPIs
• H2 Blockers

IBD Medications

• 5-ASA Compounds
• Immunosuppressants in IBD
• Biologics for IBD

Hepatic Medications

• Lactulose and Rifaximin
• Hepatitis Antivirals
• Varices Prophylaxis

📊 Quick Reference Tables

LFT Interpretation

Test	Normal Range	Significance
ALT	7-56 U/L	Hepatocellular injury
AST	10-40 U/L	Hepatocellular injury
ALP	44-147 U/L	Cholestasis
Bilirubin	0.1-1.2 mg/dL	Liver function/hemolysis

GI Emergency Protocols

• Acute GI Bleeding Protocol
• Acute Pancreatitis Management
• SBP Treatment Protocol

📝 Study Resources

Case-Based Learning

• Case: 45yo with Melena
• Case: Acute Abdominal Pain
• Case: Chronic Diarrhea Workup

MCQ Collections

• GI Board Review Questions
• AMBOSS GI Questions

Clinical Algorithms

• Approach to Jaundice
• Chronic Liver Disease Workup
• Diarrhea Differential Diagnosis

🔬 Pathology Correlation

Histopathology

• Esophageal Path
• Liver Path
• Colorectal Path

Lab Correlations

• Hepatitis Serology Interpretation
• Autoimmune Liver Disease Markers
• Tumor Markers in GI Malignancy

🏥 Clinical Rotations

Inpatient GI

• GI Consult Service Notes
• Endoscopy Suite Experience
• Liver Transplant Rounds

Outpatient GI

• GI Clinic Cases
• IBD Clinic Experience
• Hepatology Clinic Notes

🔗 Related Specialties

• General Surgery - GI Operations
• Radiology - Abdominal Imaging
• Pathology - GI Specimens
• Nutrition and Dietetics

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