Upper Gastrointestinal Tract – Esophagus and Stomach

• Peptic Ulcer disease
• Perforation
• Gastritis
• Gastric outlet Obstruction
• Carcinoma
• Upper and Lower GI hemorrage
• Outline the initial management of a patient with an acute GI hemorrhage.
• Discuss indications for transfusion, fluid replacement, and choice of fluids.
• Differentiate upper vs. lower GI hemorrhage.
• Discuss history and physical exam abnormalities (stomach).
• Discuss diagnostic studies (stomach).
• Discuss the differences in evaluation and management of the patient presenting with: hematemesis, melena, hematochezia, guaiac positive stool.