Ferri – Anal Fissure
Anal Fissure Maria E. Soler, M.D., M.P.H., M.B.A. Basic Information Definition A fissure is a tear in the epithelial lining of the anal canal (i.e., […]
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Ferri – Amebiasis
Amebiasis Glenn G. Fort, M.D., M.P.H. Basic Information Definition Amebiasis is an infection caused by the protozoal parasite Entamoeba histolytica. Although primarily an infection of the colon, […]
Ferri – Alcoholic Hepatitis
Alcoholic Hepatitis Daniel K. Asiedu, M.D., PH.D. Basic Information Definition Alcoholic hepatitis (AH) is a severe, progressive, inflammatory, and cholestatic liver disease occurring in patients […]
Ferri – Acute Mesenteric Ischemia
Acute Mesenteric Ischemia Margaret Tryforos, M.D. Paul George, M.D., M.H.P.E. Basic Information Definition Acute mesenteric ischemia (AMI) is the sudden onset of intestinal hypoperfusion to […]
Ferri – Acute Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Acute Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding Amanda Box, M.D., M.S., J. Richard Walker III, M.D., M.S. Basic Information Definition Acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding is defined as sudden […]
Ferri – Acute Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction (Ogilvie’s Syndrome)
Acute Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction (Ogilvie’s Syndrome) Jason D. Ferreira, M.D. Basic Information Definition Ogilvie’s syndrome is characterized by acute massive dilation of the cecum and right […]
Ferri – Achalasia
Achalasia Harlan G. Rich, M.D. Basic Information Definition Achalasia is a motility disorder of the esophagus classically characterized by incomplete relaxation of the lower esophageal […]
SOAP. – Incontinence
Incontinence Carole K. H. Bartoo A.Urinary incontinence (UI): The unintentional loss of urine. Inability to hold urine in the bladder due to loss of voluntary […]
SOAP. – Malnutrition
Malnutrition Julie Adkins, Jill C. Cash, Beverly R. Byram, Cheryl A. Glass, Kristin Ownby, and Pat Obulaney Definition A.Malnutrition refers to deficiencies, excesses, or imbalances […]
SOAP. – Bibliography for Chapter 14. Gastrointestinal Guidelines
Bibliography for Chapter 14. Gastrointestinal Guidelines Adult-Gerontology Practice Guidelines Second Edition 2019 Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. (n.d.). 2009 celiac disease evidence-based nutrition practice guideline. […]