Gastroenterology

Benign Hematology

Questions discussed in this category

Should platelet transfusions be considered for anti-platelet agent reversal in patients with major bleeding?

2 Answers available

How do you counsel patients with acute intermittent porphyria when it comes to fasting for religious reasons?

Is there a way to determine a safe time period that allows a patient to fulfill their religious obligations or do you just recommend against fasting?

1 Answer available

When would you phlebotomize patients with secondary hemochromatosis, such as due to NAFLD/cirrhosis?

HFE gene mutations in C282Y and H63D are negative.

1 Answer available

How long do you anticoagulate for cirrhosis patients who have portal vein thrombosis extending to the mesenteric veins?

2 Answers available

Should all patients diagnosed with B12 deficiency get a baseline EGD?

Should they be placed on routine EGD surveillance and if yes at what intervals?

1 Answer available

Is prophylactic anticoagulation indicated in patients with frequent ulcerative colitis flares?

If so, what agent(s) do you prefer?

1 Answer available

With what agents can you replace PPIs if they cause thrombocytopenia?

1 Answer available

Do you routinely start anticoagulation for a patient with newly diagnosed hepatocellular carcinoma presenting with a portal venous thrombosis?

3 Answers available

Papers discussed in this category

Lancet, 2016 May 10

Platelet transfusion versus standard care after acute stroke due to spontaneous cerebral haemorrhage associated with antiplatelet therapy (PATCH): a randomised, open-label, phase 3 trial.

Blood, 2020 Sep 10

Anticoagulant therapy for splanchnic vein thrombosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Blood Adv,

American Society of Hematology 2021 guidelines for management of venous thromboembolism: prevention and treatment in patients with cancer.

J Pharm Pract, 2019 Mar 27

Lansoprazole-Induced Thrombocytopenia in a Critically Ill Patient: A Case Report.

Blood, 2014 Oct 15

How I treat splanchnic vein thrombosis.

Am J Gastroenterol,

ACG Clinical Guideline: Hereditary Hemochromatosis.

Saudi journal of gastroenterology : official journal of the Saudi Gastroenterology Association, 2016 Nov

Outcome of phlebotomy for treating nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Journal of hepatology, 2022 Jun 01

EASL Clinical Practice Guidelines on haemochromatosis.

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