Tag: Gastrointestinal Problems
ACG Updates Clinical Guidelines for Benign Anorectal Disorders
Anorectal biofeedback therapy recommended in defecation disorders; biofeedback also recommended in proctalgia syndrome
Chewing Gum After Surgery May Reduce Gut Problems
Chewing gum after cardiac surgery associated with significant reduction in postoperative ileus
Predictors of Upper GI Bleeding Identified After Acute MI
UGIB after MI linked to increased risk for all-cause mortality and stroke, but not recurrent myocardial infarction; predictors of UGIB include age and smoking status
Guidance Issued for Colonic Volvulus, Acute Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction
Clinical practice guideline addresses diagnosis and management of colonic volvulus, acute colonic pseudo-obstruction
Some Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients Have Ongoing GI Symptoms
Malnutrition is the most persistent GI symptom up to six months following hospitalization
Guidance Updated for Managing C. difficile Infection in Adults
Fidaxomicin suggested instead of vancomycin for initial Clostridioides difficile infection episode, recurrent CDI episodes
ACG Issues Guideline for Management of Upper GI Bleeding
For patients hospitalized with upper GI bleeding, suggested threshold for red blood cell transfusion at hemoglobin level of 7 g/dL
DDW: Alcohol-Related GI, Liver Diseases Up During Pandemic
Demand increased for inpatient consults, inpatient endoscopic interventions for alcohol-related GI, liver diseases, particularly alcoholic hepatitis
2002 to 2014 Saw Decrease in Major Abdominal Procedures for Seniors
Elective procedures decreased for those aged 75 to 84, 85 years and older, while emergent procedures decreased for those aged 50 years and older
